Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art
Summary
Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art; defines the term authenticator and stipulates that in a civil action regarding authenticity, the claimant must specify with particularity the facts and prove the elements by clear and convincing evidence; entitles the authenticator to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses if he/she prevails.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jun 2018
Senate Passage
Jun 2017
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2017
Last action Jun 20, 2018
Floor votes · Senate Jun 7, 2017
How they voted
61–1
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 63
Jun 7, 2017
D
Democratic32
100% Yea
R
Republican31
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 20, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
Jan 3, 2018
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
Jan 3, 2018
Assembly · Failed
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
Jun 7, 2017
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Jun 7, 2017
Senate · Passed
PASSED SENATE
Jan 11, 2017
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
BL
Betty Little
RRepublican
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