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HB 1095

Digital Publication for Legal Notice

2026 Regular Session

Bill authorizes Colorado local governments to publish legal notices online instead of print newspapers, reducing costs but potentially limiting reach to digitally-disconnected residents and hurting newspaper revenue.

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Bill Summary · HB 1095

Legislative bill overview

HB 1095 authorizes Colorado municipalities and counties to publish legal notices digitally instead of exclusively in print newspapers. The bill allows local governments to meet statutory notice requirements through online publication, potentially on government websites or digital platforms, while maintaining public access to required legal information.

Why is this important

Legal notices—including public hearings, bid solicitations, and property proceedings—have traditionally required expensive print newspaper publication, creating barriers for smaller jurisdictions and increasing costs. Modernizing to digital publication could reduce government spending, improve accessibility for residents who consume news online, and reflect how people actually seek information in 2026.

Potential points of contention

  • Newspaper industry impact: Print newspapers have historically profited from legal notice advertising; this bill could accelerate revenue losses at local news outlets already struggling with declining readership and advertising
  • Digital access equity: Not all residents have reliable internet access; rural areas or elderly populations may face barriers to viewing digitally-published notices, potentially excluding them from important civic information
  • Notice adequacy standards: The bill may lack clear requirements about how long notices remain online, website accessibility standards, or searchability, creating uncertainty about whether digital publication truly reaches affected parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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