A 1163 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Expands definition and qualifications of online newspaper for required public advertisements.

This bill expands New Jersey's definition of qualifying newspapers to include online publications for government notices. It requires digital newspapers seeking to publish official notices (like bids or public announcements) to meet three specific criteria: demonstrate audience service in the relevant area, provide email newsletters containing notices, and offer notices in Spanish plus one other prominent regional language. The bill directly affects online news outlets that want to replace print publications for government advertising, while keeping existing print newspaper requirements unchanged. These changes apply to all state and local government agencies publishing legal notices.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Joe Danielsen
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