Newspapers and public notices; governmental entities; liability; statutory publication requirements and deadlines; electronic publication; effective date.

HB 4094 protects Oklahoma governments from liability if newspapers fail to publish required legal notices correctly, provided the government properly submitted the notice and met all other legal deadlines. It allows governments to use electronic publication alongside traditional methods to meet notice requirements, as long as they choose a method they reasonably believe is feasible. The bill applies directly to cities, counties, and state agencies that publish legal notices in newspapers. It takes effect on November 1, 2026.