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

HB 4140 allows West Virginia county commissions to post legal advertisements (such as public notices or court-related announcements) on their official websites instead of publishing them in local printed newspapers. This change becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies directly to county commissions, which would no longer be required to pay for newspaper publication for these notices. The bill modifies existing law to permit this digital alternative while maintaining the requirement that counties already maintain public websites with specific information (like meeting schedules and contact details) as mandated by §7-1-3rr. It does not require counties to switch to online posting but provides them with this option.