SB3378 - 104th General Assembly

NOTICE BY PUB-ONLINE MEDIA
Last Action
3/27/2026 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Emil Jones, III and Willie Preston
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
715 ILCS 5/4.1 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Notice by Publication Act. Provides that when any notice is required by law, court order, or by any contract, to be published in a newspaper, it is considered to be in compliance with the publication requirements if published in an online news media or digital news media platform as long as the media or platform serves the locale in which the notice is required to be published. "Online news media" or "digital news platform" means any website or digital platform that is regularly updated with content at least 5 days per week, has maintained this frequency of publication for no less than one year, and serves the geographic area relevant to the notice. Provides that the provision applies to all notices required to be published on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Emil Jones, III
2/04/2026 Senate First Reading
2/04/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Executive
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/10/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston