HSB 221

This bill provides for electronic publication of public notices. _____ site. The bill requires each governmental body subject to the bill to, by rule, ordinance, resolution, or other official action, as appropriate, identify each type of notice, action, or information that may be published in an abridged form and posted on the governmental body’s internet site in lieu of publication and to identify the location of the governmental body’s office where a paper copy of such notices, actions, or information will be available for public inspection. The bill requires a governmental body to provide a method by which persons may opt to receive notices, actions, or other information by electronic mail. Electronic mail addresses possessed by a governmental body for this purpose are not public records subject to disclosure under Code chapter (examination of public records). The bill takes effect July 1, 2022.