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NY S 1381

in committee

Relates to the authenticity, attribution and authorship of fine works of art

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

Quick answers

Did NY S 1381 pass?

Not yet. NY S 1381 is in committee as of 2026-01-07 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

What is NY S 1381 about?

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.

Who sponsors NY S 1381?

José M. Serrano is the primary sponsor of NY S 1381.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • José M. Serranoprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-09

    REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

  • Prior session: S 1229not in this corpus
  • Prior session: S 6794not in this corpus
  • Prior session: S 1974not in this corpus
  • Prior session: S 7536not in this corpus
  • Prior session: S 1491not in this corpus
  • Prior session: S 1607not in this corpus
  • Companion bill: A 1366

Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S1381?summary=&detail=

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