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NJ S4136

Bill

Status

Passed

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Sarlo

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Newspapers used by public bodies for public notices and legal advertisements from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 remain eligible for the same purposes from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, whether published in print or electronic format

  • Prices for publishing public notices in print or electronic format cannot exceed rates established under existing law, and no fees or registration can be required to view notices published electronically

  • Newspapers and online news publications providing public notice services must submit detailed data to the Governor and Legislative Services Commission within 30 days, including subscription numbers, billing amounts from 2020-2024, daily page views, and other requested information

  • The required data submission must be broken down by each public body served and include both paid and unpaid digital/print subscription counts, retail newspaper sales, and average subscription prices

Legislative Description

Authorizes public bodies to continue using newspapers for required public notices and legal advertisements until certain specified date regardless of format; requires submission of certain subscription and other data.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.22.

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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