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HB1291

In general provisions, further providing for definitions; in legal advertising, further providing for level of advertising rates, for effect of failure to advertise when required and for no unauthorized advertisements to be published and providing for publication in newspapers of general circulation; and making editorial changes.

Introduced·4/23/25

Pennsylvania HB1291 amends Title 45 to redefine terms related to newspapers and advertising, mandates publication of legal notices in newspapers of.

Pennsylvania HB1291 amends Title 45 to redefine terms such as "newspaper of general circulation," "official newspaper," and "legal newspaper." It mandates that legal notices and public notices can only be published in newspapers of general circulation. The bill also requires printed newspapers, digital newspapers, online-only newspapers, and free newspapers to post all legal notices and public notices on the Statewide public notice website at no additional cost.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

Sep 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 2

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Feb 4

House

Reported as amended

Feb 4

House

First consideration