Public notice; provide counties and municipalities with alternatives to newspapers.

SB 2831 would allow Mississippi counties and municipalities to publish required public notices online via their official websites or social media platforms instead of using traditional newspapers. The bill amends multiple sections of state law (including notice requirements for bond issuances and public sales) to replace "newspaper publication" with "posting on a county or municipality website or official social media page." This change directly affects local governments responsible for publishing legal notices, such as those related to jail construction bonds or bond sales. The key mechanism is updating notice publication methods to modernize the process, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for residents. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.