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PA HB424

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brett Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Political subdivisions and municipal authorities may publish "redundant advertisements" on their publicly accessible websites in addition to required newspaper advertisements

  • If a newspaper fails to publish a required advertisement on time, the website posting becomes the valid advertisement as of the date it was posted online

  • Entities holding meetings under a redundant advertisement must enter into the record a copy of the advertisement submitted to the newspaper and proof of timely purchase (receipt showing amount paid and date)

  • Website advertisements can satisfy public notice requirements under the Open Meetings Act (Title 65) when used in accordance with the new redundant advertising provisions

  • Act takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In legal advertising, providing for redundant advertising on Internet by political subdivisions or municipal authorities; and, in open meetings, further providing for public notice.

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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