Bill
S 4654
New Jersey law now permits governments to publish mandatory legal notices online instead of print newspapers, reducing costs but potentially limiting reach to digitally disconnected residents.
S 4654 allows New Jersey state and local governments to publish legally required notices on their official websites and through online news publications, as an alternative to traditional print newspaper publication. The bill maintains that such digital publication meets legal notification requirements while potentially reducing costs associated with print advertising.
Many citizens no longer read print newspapers, making digital publication more likely to reach affected parties. However, this shifts notification practices from widely-circulated regional papers to government websites that people must actively seek out, raising concerns about equitable access to critical legal information like tax sales, permit applications, and public hearings.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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