HB 4140
To allow counties to post legal ads on their website in lieu of print in local newspapers
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Bill overview
This bill allows West Virginia counties to post legal advertisements on their official county websites instead of publishing them in local newspapers. The bill updates existing requirements for county websites to include accessible information about county officials and ordinances. It also establishes a timeline for counties to begin posting legal notices online, starting July 1, 2026. This change aims to modernize how legal notices are disseminated to the public.
Key provisions
- Counties can post legal advertisements on their county websites.
- The change takes effect July 1, 2026.
- Counties must maintain a website with specified information.
- Counties must provide information to the Secretary of State and the Office of Technology.
- The website must provide a secure method for contacting county officials.
- The website must include copies of county ordinances and meeting minutes.
- The website must list elected county officials and their contact information.
- Counties can withhold contact information to protect safety and law enforcement.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Counties
- County Commissions
- Local Newspapers
- County Officials
- Residents of West Virginia
Notable changes
- Allows counties to shift legal advertising from print newspapers to their websites.
- Updates requirements for county website content and accessibility.
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