Jeff Spiegelman
- Republican
- Representative
- District 11
Primary
This bill creates an Abandoned Cultural Property Act. The act allows museums to establish title to property that has been donated or left with the museum after any loan period has terminated and the lender cannot be found. Currently such assets drain the museum resources by taking up space and having to be cared for. Museums need a process by which they can establish clear title to abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This law will allow more efficient use of museum funds and will assist museums to conserve, display, and ethically dispose of abandoned, unclaimed, or unsolicited property. This bill is modeled after Indiana's law. Delaware is 1 of only 4 states that has no law relating to Abandoned Cultural Property.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Amendment SA 1 to HB 231 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce) in House with 10 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee in House
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