Senate Bill 2450 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to allow local governments to fulfill public notice requirements through electronic publication starting July 1, 2027. The bill introduces a new subsection that outlines the conditions under which electronic notices can be published, including the necessity for local governments to pass an ordinance detailing the implementation of electronic notices and to adopt a policy governing their posting. The electronic notices must be accessible to the public free of charge and must adhere to standards ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with legal requirements.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that while local governments can utilize third-party websites for electronic notices, these operators may charge a reasonable fee for their services. However, any public notice that is specifically mandated by law to be published in a newspaper or periodical must still be published in accordance with existing legal requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-3-120