House Bill No. 2167, introduced by Representative Pfeiffer, amends Section 121 of Title 28 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to fees for the publication of legal notices. The bill modifies the fee structure, increasing the cost for the first insertion of non-tabular matter from fourteen cents to twenty-two cents per word, and for subsequent insertions from fourteen cents to twenty cents per word. Additionally, the fees for tabular matter are raised from seventy cents to one dollar and ten cents for the first insertion, and from sixty-five cents to one dollar for subsequent insertions. The bill also introduces new requirements regarding the format and readability of notices, including a minimum type size and the prohibition of unreadable submissions.

Furthermore, the bill imposes new duties on newspapers regarding the publication of notices, including the requirement to post notices on their websites and a statewide website at no additional cost. It establishes a minimum charge of twenty-five dollars for any notice if the calculated cost is less than that amount and mandates that individuals or officials submit notices by a specified deadline. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.