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HB 2690

Legal notice; locality to publish on website.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chad Green

Requires Virginia localities to publish legal notices on municipal websites alongside traditional newspaper notices to improve public access to government information.

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Bill Summary · HB 2690

Legislative bill overview

HB 2690 requires Virginia localities to publish legal notices on their websites in addition to traditional newspaper publication methods. The bill aims to modernize how local governments disseminate legally required public notices to residents, reflecting the shift toward digital communication.

Why is this important

Legal notices inform citizens about public hearings, property issues, zoning changes, and other municipal matters that can directly affect their rights and property values. Requiring digital publication increases accessibility for residents who may not subscribe to local newspapers, potentially improving civic engagement and transparency.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Localities must establish and maintain compliant websites, creating financial burden for smaller or rural municipalities with limited IT resources
  • Digital divide concerns: Relying on website publication could disadvantage elderly or lower-income residents without reliable internet access, potentially creating equity issues
  • Redundancy and transition: Requiring both newspaper and website publication increases costs and administrative burden during the transition period, rather than replacing print entirely

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

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