HB244 Summary

• Allows consumers to recover the full purchase price plus damages from dealers who sell collectibles falsely represented as authentic, with a 3-year statute of limitations.

• Defines "collectible" to include autographed items ($50+), entertainment media, historical artifacts, limited editions, memorabilia, and sports items.

• Defines "dealer" as a person who has sold three or more collectibles in the preceding 12 months, excluding certain pawnbrokers and the person who autographed the item.

• Does not apply to collectibles purchased by barter or trade, or sold between dealers.

• Consumers may file civil actions to enforce these rights, which are in addition to any other remedies available by law.