West Virginia Bill 4140 allows county commissions to post legal advertisements on official websites instead of local newspapers

Original title: To allow counties to post legal ads on their website in lieu of print in local newspapers

Last action · January 14, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsors: Chuck Horst and 3 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Beginning July 1, 2026, s in West Virginia are authorized to post on their official websites in lieu of publishing them in local newspapers.

Why it matters

Alters where official public legal notices are legally required to appear, potentially shifting communication costs and visibility for local governments and residents.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

County Commissions

County commissions are granted the option to post legal advertisements on their official websites instead of paying for publication in local newspapers.

Directly affected

Local Newspapers

Local newspapers may experience a decrease in revenue if county commissions choose to move legal advertisements exclusively to county websites.

Directly affected

West Virginia Residents

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can counties start posting legal ads on their websites?

Beginning on July 1, 2026, s may post on the county website in lieu of publication in local newspapers.

What information must county commissions already provide on their websites without charge?

They must provide the title and name of each elected county office holder, contact information, secure electronic contact means, a copy of each county ordinance in effect, approved meeting minutes, and a schedule of regular meeting days.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
To Judiciary
Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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