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The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Apr 13, 2026Added 17 days ago

California’s bill, AB 2047, will not only mandate censorware on all 3D printers; it will also criminalize the use of open-source alternatives. Repeating the mistakes of DRM won’t make anyone safer, but it will hurt innovation in the state and risks a slew of new consumer harms ranging from surveillance to platform lock-in. California must stand with creators and reject this legislation before it’s too late.

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3D printing community organizes against California law that would restrict sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts

Experts warn that "safety algorithms" are a death sentence for makerspaces, schools, and innovation.

Tom's Hardware

Apr 27, 2026Added 11 days ago

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Is 3D printing the problem?

Several states including CA and NY are passing laws to deal with gun violence by disabling your 3D printer

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Apr 20, 2026Added 14 days ago

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3D Printers Are Under Fire From New Ghost Gun Laws. Tell Us What You Think

Several state houses have introduced bills that would heavily curtail your use of 3D printing. We want to know how you feel about that.

CNET

Apr 14, 2026Added 23 days ago

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Colorado law could force surveillance for 3D printers to prevent use for making gun parts — fourth state to propose new bans is expanding firearms laws to regulate digital files

Now, four states are pushing bills to outlaw 3D-printed guns, and your printer, too.

Tom's Hardware

Feb 22, 2026Added 11 days ago

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Adafruit pushes back against NY state’s sweeping ban on 3D printing guns — suggests amendments to ‘preserve the public safety goal without breaking education, open hardware, or small manufacturers’

The company argues that the current bill is too broad and will make creating much harder for every maker.

Tom's Hardware

Feb 6, 2026Added 11 days ago