The bill amends New Jersey's laws regarding the publication of legal notices by public and non-public entities, mandating that starting March 1, 2026, public entities must publish these notices on their official Internet websites, which must be accessible to the public at no cost. Additionally, the Secretary of State will create a centralized webpage linking to each public entity's legal notices, and these entities are required to maintain an archive of notices for at least one year. Local government units will also have the option to publish legal notices in eligible online news publications that meet specific criteria, such as accessibility and a minimum number of unique monthly visits.

For non-public entities, the bill requires the publication of legal notices in eligible online news publications after March 1, 2026, with similar accessibility and archival requirements. The bill outlines the criteria for these online news publications, including operational history and audience metrics. It also extends the eligibility of certain newspapers for publishing public notices until March 1, 2026, and establishes that the cost for publishing notices cannot exceed rates set by existing law, while prohibiting fees or registration for accessing electronically published notices. Overall, the amendments aim to transition legal notice publication from traditional print to online platforms, enhancing accessibility and affordability for municipalities and the public.