An Act amending Titles 45 (Legal Notices) and 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in legal advertising, providing for redundant advertising on Internet by political subdivisions or municipal authorities; and, in open meetings, further providing for public notice.
HB 424 allows Pennsylvania local governments (like cities, counties, or municipal authorities) to publish redundant legal advertisements online alongside traditional newspaper notices. If a newspaper fails to publish an ad on time, the online version becomes valid. Local governments must keep proof of both newspaper payment (like a receipt) and the online posting. This bill amends Titles 45 (Legal Notices) and 65 (Public Officers) to formalize this online redundancy option for public notice requirements. It directly affects political subdivisions responsible for legal advertising and public meeting notices.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Feb 5, 2025
Floor votes · House Feb 5, 2025
How they voted
26–0
Passed
Total votes 26
Feb 5, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican12
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 5, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (26-0)
house
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brett Miller
RRepublican
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Dallas Kephart
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Eric Weaknecht
RRepublican
Co
Jake Banta
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Flick
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
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