HB1251Introduced in the House of Delegates
Digital Right to Repair Act; access to diagnostics, tools, service documentation, and firmware.
Introduced by Jackie Glass, District 93
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Digital Right to Repair Act; access to diagnostics, tools, service documentation, and firmware; penalties. Requires an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of digital electronic equipment to make available to owners of such equipment and to independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, documentation, parts, and tools for purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, or repair of such equipment. The bill requires, for digital electronic equipment that contains an electronic security lock or other security-related function, OEMs to make available to the owners of such equipment and to independent repair providers, on fair and reasonable terms, any special documentation, parts, and tools needed to disable such lock or function and to reset it when disabled. A violation of the bill's provisions is a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Where it stands
Left in Labor and Commerce
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N) · February 12, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Chris Runion | 35 | Yes |
| Jason Ballard | 42 | Yes |
| Destiny LeVere Bolling | 80 | Yes |
| Kelly Convirs-Fowler | 96 | Yes |
| Michael Feggans | 97 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104321D
Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Assigned HCL sub: Subcommittee #2
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Left in Labor and Commerce
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