H.B. 2483 was introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates on January 8th. Del. Jackie Glass introduced the bill, which has since been co-sponsored by Del. Michael Webert. The draft legislation uses overly broad language to address what has been commonly referred to as “Right to Repair,” and has been opposed by NAEDA in several states in recent years. It has been assigned to the House Labor and Commerce Committee but has not been scheduled for a hearing as of January 24, 2025.
In its current form, H.B. 2483 contains price-fixing language that mandates the sale of parts and tools “at fair and reasonable costs,” which are later defined as the net cost or best cost provided to an authorized repair provider. The bill also requires OEMs to provide unfettered access to security locks and security-related functions of the equipment so that users may make their equipment functional; however, the language used does not limit functional to mean operating according to OEM operating specifications. This overly broad definition leaves the door open for not only repair but also modification of equipment. Because of these issues, NAEDA has sent the attached Position Statement to the bill sponsors in opposition to its current language. Read NAEDA Position Statement
NAEDA will continue to monitor this legislation as the 2025 session progresses, and we will continue to send you updates on its status.
If you have any questions or want to discuss this further, please contact NAEDA Director of Government Affairs, Kipp McGuire at kmcguire@naeda.com.
