HB05289

An Act Concerning The Publication Of Municipal Legal Notices.

Chamber Passed·4/9/26

Connecticut HB05289 mandates municipalities to publish legal notices on their Internet websites.

Connecticut HB05289 requires municipalities to publish legal notices on their Internet websites, effective October 1, 2026. The bill repeals existing statutes that mandate publication in newspapers, allowing publication on municipal websites instead. Municipalities must retain physical copies of these notices for one year. The bill also permits publication in newspapers in addition to websites.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–48 · Apr 9
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

96 Yea

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48 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 27

12:00 AM

Planning and Development Public Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Senate Recommitted to Planning and Development

Apr 13

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 13

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 375