IL HB0261

Allows governmental units to publish required legal notices on official government websites instead of newspapers, provided the website meets specified accessibility standards.

Requires government websites hosting legal notices to maintain at least 98% uptime (24 hours daily, 365 days yearly) through a service-level agreement with an Internet service provider.

Mandates that government websites display a prominent link to a notice index page containing all current legal notices with search functions and accessibility features.

Requires governmental units to provide free copies of notices to individuals unable to access electronic publication.

Repeals previous requirements for newspapers to post notices on a statewide website established by Illinois newspapers and makes conforming changes to the Newspaper Legal Notice Act; takes effect immediately upon enactment.