The bill amends New Jersey's laws regarding the publication of legal notices, shifting from traditional print newspapers to online platforms. Effective March 1, 2026, public entities will be mandated to publish legal notices on their official websites, which must be accessible to the public at no cost. The Secretary of State will establish a centralized webpage linking to each entity's legal notices, and these entities are required to maintain an archive of notices for at least one year. Local government units may also opt to publish notices in eligible online news publications that meet specific criteria, such as accessibility and a minimum number of unique monthly visits.

Additionally, the bill sets forth qualifications for online news publications to be eligible for publishing legal notices, including domain recognition and accessibility standards. It ensures that legal notices published online will not be considered defective due to clerical errors or technical issues beyond the publisher's control. The legislation also clarifies that "electronic format" includes various digital technologies, such as websites operated by newspapers, and establishes that publication costs cannot exceed rates set by existing law. This modernization effort aims to enhance accessibility and compliance while controlling costs for municipalities and public bodies, with the act taking effect immediately upon approval on June 30, 2025.