SB387 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Del Marsh

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Paul SanfordScott BeasonBill Holtzclaw

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Legal notices, by counties and municipalities, electronic publication on Internet website, authorized

Summary

SB387 would let counties and municipalities publish legal notices on an Internet website instead of in a newspaper, with online posting and searchable access.

What This Bill Does

The bill allows a legal notice required by law to be published online on a designated notice website rather than in a newspaper. It requires that the notice also be posted at the county or municipal principal office. Notices must remain available on the website at least until the last posting date required by law expires, and the website must provide a searchable list of current notices. It repeals conflicting laws and sets an effective date for the act.

Who It Affects

• Counties and municipalities in Alabama — may publish legal notices on an Internet notice website instead of a newspaper and must post notices at the main office.
• Judges of probate or city clerks — determine which notice website will be used and oversee publication and posting of notices.
• Residents and the general public — will access legal notices online via the notice website, with searchable access to current notices.

Key Provisions

• Defines legal notice and defines a notice website as an Internet site used to publish notices.
• Allows legal notices to be published on a notice website instead of a newspaper for county or municipal notices.
• Requires notices to also be posted at the principal office of the county or municipality.
• Requires the notice website to keep notices available until the last posting date required by law expires and to provide a searchable listing of current notices.
• Repeals conflicting laws or parts of laws.
• Takes effect on the first day of the third month after passage and governor’s approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Municipalities