Publication Counties Without Legal Newspapers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a change to legal notice publication requirements for a county without a requisite legal newspaper.
Bill Summary:
Current law requires a county to publish a legal notice or advertisement (notice) in a legal newspaper that satisfies certain requirements, including a publication period requirement (legal newspaper). If a legal newspaper does not exist in a county, the county is permitted to use certain alternatives. The bill removes the publication period requirement for a newspaper to be considered a legal newspaper. The bill also expands and clarifies the alternatives for a county to publish a notice when the county does not have a legal newspaper.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Prime Sponsors
Senator
Janice Rich
Senator
Dylan Roberts
Representative
Meghan Lukens
Representative
Chris Richardson
Committees
Senate
Local Government & Housing
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/28/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | FN1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.002 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 26-061, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2026 | Senate | Senate Committee on Local Government & Housing Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 01/28/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government & Housing |
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