SB258 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. WilliamsSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Vivian Davis Figures

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Public notices, virtual method, provided for

Summary

The bill allows certain required public notices to be posted online or on an electronic display in courthouses as an alternative to physical posting.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, notices required to be posted at county courthouses or other specified buildings can be posted on a publicly accessible county website or on an electronic display inside the building. The website must be continuously viewable by the public 24/7 (except during maintenance or outages beyond the county's control), and the electronic display must be accessible in a way similar to the physical posting. The act becomes effective immediately after the Governor signs it or once it becomes law.

Who It Affects

• County governments in Alabama that maintain public websites or courthouse electronic displays, who would use these platforms to post required notices.
• Members of the public who rely on public notices, who would be able to view notices online 24/7 or via courthouse electronic displays.

Key Provisions

• Allows notices required by Title 11 to be posted on a publicly accessible county website or on an electronic display within the courthouse or other building, instead of only posting in a physical location.
• Website must be continuously available to the public 24/7 (except during maintenance or outages beyond the county's control), and the electronic display must be viewable by the public in a manner substantially similar to the physical posting; the act takes effect immediately after governor's approval or becoming law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Public Notice