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Senator · Senate District 62
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to judiciary
- Referred to judiciary
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Allows for online publication of public notices
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Stephen Hawley
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3028
Title of bill
An act to amend the general construction law, in relation to allowing for online publication of public notices
Purpose or general idea of bill
Allows for online publication of public notices.
Summary of specific provisions
Subject to the provisions of subdivision two of this section and notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, in any case in which notice of any fact is required by law to be published or advertised in a newspaper, such requirement, in addition such requirement shall be satisfied by publication of the notice in an online news publication.
Justification
Currently New York law requires the publication of public notices in either daily or weekly newspapers. The law appears to define newspapers as printed matter. Online Publication of public notices would allow for public notices to be searched through a web site's search function or through a public search engine. Moreover, it would lead to faster publication cycles, and a wider dissemination of notices. Lastly, it may lower the cost to individuals and government, by decreasing the needs for paper, printing, and revenue support for inefficient legacy business.
Prior legislative history
S.4433/A.6058; Referred to Judiciary S.1110/A.318 ;(2013-14); Referred to Judiciary
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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