Where Things Stand — June 2026
Legislative Status Map — United States
Signed into law
Active legislation
No active legislation
Washington
Signed Law
HB 2320
In effect: March 24, 2026
Bans unlicensed 3D printing and CNC manufacture of firearms. CAD file distribution restricted.
Colorado
Signed Law
HB 26-1144
Effective: July 1, 2026
CNC machines captured under definition. File provision stripped. Sponsors return in 2027.
New York
Signed Law
S9005 / A10005
Signed: May 28, 2026
Felony file provisions active now. Blocking tech mandate pending DCJS feasibility study.
California
In Senate
AB 2047
Passed Assembly: May 26
Now in State Senate. Contact your Senator at findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov.
Act now
Signed into law
Washington State
HB 2320 · Chapter 203, 2026 Laws
Law · In Effect
Ghost Gun Manufacturing Ban — 3D Printers & CNC Machines
Signed byGovernor Bob Ferguson
EffectiveMarch 24, 2026 — already in effect
ProhibitsUsing 3D printers or CNC machines to manufacture firearms or components without a license
File ruleRestricts digital CAD file distribution for firearm manufacturing to unlicensed individuals
CompanionHB 2321 (printer-blocking firmware) — status unresolved. Do NOT describe as signed law.
↗ app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2320&Year=2025
Also verified by: Everytown · NRA-ILA · BillTrack50 · Seattle Medium · NW Firearms
Signed into law
Colorado
HB 26-1144 · Signed May 5, 2026
Law · Effective July 1
Prohibit 3D Printing Firearms & Components — SIGNED INTO LAW
Signed byGovernor Jared Polis — May 5, 2026
EffectiveJuly 1, 2026
ProhibitsUsing 3D printers or CNC machines to manufacture firearms or components without a federal license
IncludesLarge capacity magazines and rapid fire trigger activators
PenaltiesClass 1 misdemeanor (1st offense) · Class 5 felony (repeat) · Up to $100,000 fine
Critical flawDefines “3D printing” as additive AND subtractive manufacturing — CNC machines are legally 3D printers under this law
File provisionStripped before passage after Polis veto threat (1st Amendment). Sponsors vow return under new governor in 2027.
↗ leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1144
Also verified by: Legiscan · Aspen Times · Denver Post · NRA-ILA · guns.com
Colorado HB 26-1144 — Legislative Timeline
March 2, 2026
House passed · Vote 40–23
March 30, 2026
Senate passed · Vote 23–12
April 2, 2026
Concurred by House — enrolled and sent to Governor
April 23, 2026
Transmitted to Governor Polis for signature
May 5, 2026
SIGNED INTO LAW by Governor Polis
July 1, 2026
EFFECTIVE DATE — law takes effect
2027
Sponsors vow to reintroduce digital file provision under new governor
New York
S9005 / A10005 · FY2027 Budget · Part C · Signed May 28, 2026
Law · Signed
First-in-Nation 3D Printer Safety Standards + Felony File Provisions — SIGNED INTO LAW
Signed byGovernor Kathy Hochul — May 28, 2026
Blocking techEvery 3D printer sold in NY must include hardware/software/firmware that prevents manufacture of firearms or firearm parts
Civil penalty$5,000 per product sold without required blocking tech
Working groupDCJS task force must report on feasibility within 1 year. Blocking mandate does NOT trigger until feasibility is confirmed.
Felony §2.10Distribute design files for major firearm components to unlicensed person → Class E felony (up to 4 years)
Felony §2.11Possess design files with intent to share with unlicensed person → Class E felony
ManufactureManufacturing ghost gun or major firearm component → Class D felony
!! Felony file provisions (§2.10 and §2.11) are ACTIVE NOW. Blocking tech mandate is contingent on the DCJS feasibility study.
↗ budget.ny.gov — official signing announcement
Also verified by: City & State NY · EFF · Everytown · The Reload · Gov. Hochul press release
New York FY2027 Budget — 3D Printing Timeline
Jan 2026
Gov. Hochul proposes 3D printing provisions in executive budget
May 7, 2026
Hochul announces budget agreement — 3D printing included
May 27, 2026
Legislature passes full budget just before midnight
May 28, 2026
SIGNED INTO LAW by Governor Hochul
Within 1 year
DCJS working group must report on blocking tech feasibility
Active — In Legislature
New York
Assembly Bill A2228 · Separate standalone bill
In Committee
FBI Fingerprinting + Background Check to Purchase Any 3D Printer
SponsorAssemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar
Co-sponsorCatalina Cruz
RequirementFBI fingerprinting + criminal background check before any printer purchase
Wait periodUp to 15 business days for written eligibility determination
Definition“A computer or computer-driven machine or device capable of producing a three-dimensional object from a digital model” — every printer on the market qualifies
↗ nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A02228&term=2025
California
AB 2047 · CA Firearm Printing Prevention Act · Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
In State Senate
DOJ-Approved Printer Roster · Firmware Blocking Mandate · Criminal Circumvention Penalty
IntroducedFebruary 17, 2026
Assembly voteMay 26, 2026 · PASSED FULL ASSEMBLY 58–19
Now inCalifornia State Senate — hearing date TBD
EnforcementJuly 2028 — only DOJ-approved printers may be sold in California
Criminal §29187Knowingly disable or circumvent blocking tech = misdemeanor. On your own printer.
Civil penaltyUp to $25,000 per violation
Open sourceKlipper · Marlin · OrcaSlicer · PrusaSlicer — all potentially non-compliant
EFF warningCreates DRM infrastructure — manufacturer lock-in, planned obsolescence, resale illegality
Prusa Research“Your printer is a tool for your creativity, not a device that should be locked down or surveilled.” — Tommy Muszynski, April 2026
↗ leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2047
Also verified by: Legiscan · CalMatters · BillTrack50 · NRA-ILA · Tom’s Hardware · The Register · EFF
California AB 2047 — Implementation Timeline
Feb 17, 2026
Bill introduced by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
Apr 14, 2026
Passed Assembly Judiciary Committee · Vote 9–3
May 26, 2026
PASSED FULL CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY · Vote 58–19
Now pending
California State Senate — hearing date TBD
July 2028
ENFORCEMENT DATE — only DOJ-approved printers may be sold in California
Federal — In Committee
Federal
NDAA FY2026 · National Defense Authorization Act
Signed · DoD Only
DoD China 3D Printer Phase-Out — No Direct Hobbyist Impact
SignedDecember 2025 · President Trump
ScopeDepartment of Defense only — not hobbyist-facing
ProhibitionDoD cannot purchase 3D printers from China-HQ companies
Phase-outAll China-HQ equipment out of DoD by 2029
Key angleUS government WANTS more 3D printing — just not from China. National security, not public safety.
↗ congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5009
Federal
H.R. 4143 · S. 2165 · “3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025”
Judiciary Committee
Federal Ban on Online Distribution of Firearm CAD Files
IntroducedJune 25, 2025 — both chambers simultaneously
House sponsorRep. Moskowitz (D-FL)
Senate leadSen. Markey + 21 co-sponsors
StatusBoth in Judiciary Committee — no movement reported
Passage odds~1% enacted · ~5% past committee — GovTrack
↗ congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4143/text
How to Contact Your State Legislature
California
Live fight — Senate vote pending
1
Find your State Senator
Go to findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov — enter your address to find your State Senator and their contact info.
2
What to say about AB 2047
“I am a constituent and 3D printer owner. I oppose AB 2047. The DOJ-approved roster would effectively ban most printers in California. Criminalizing firmware modifications on devices I own goes too far. Please vote no.”
3
Submit written opposition
Contact the Senate Public Safety Committee at senate.ca.gov/committees. Written opposition is entered into the official record.
Find your rep: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
New York
File provisions active now
1
Understand the current law
The budget passed May 27 and was signed May 28, 2026. The felony provisions under §2.10 and §2.11 for distributing or possessing certain design files are active today. The blocking tech mandate is pending a feasibility study.
2
Read sections 2.10 and 2.11
If you share design files online — even legal ones — understand what these sections say. The EFF has a full breakdown linked in the resources below.
3
Track the working group
DCJS must report within 1 year on whether blocking tech is feasible. Follow nysenate.gov for updates. Contact your reps about A2228 (the fingerprint bill still in committee) at nyassembly.gov/mem.
Find your rep: nyassembly.gov/mem · nysenate.gov
Colorado
1
HB 26-1144 is now law
Signed May 5, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026. Manufacturing firearm components without a federal license using a 3D printer or CNC machine in Colorado is now illegal.
2
CNC operators — pay attention
The law defines 3D printing as additive AND subtractive manufacturing. If you run CNC, milling, or routing equipment, you are legally operating a 3D printer under this law. Track enforcement at leg.colorado.gov.
3
Oppose the 2027 file provision
Sponsors vow to reintroduce the digital file possession provision in 2027. Find your rep at leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator and tell them you oppose criminalizing CAD file possession.
Find your rep: leg.colorado.gov/find-my-legislator
Washington
1
HB 2320 is already law
Signed March 24, 2026. Manufacturing firearm components without a license in Washington is now illegal.
2
Monitor HB 2321
The companion printer-blocking firmware bill has unresolved status. Track it at app.leg.wa.gov.
3
Find your WA legislator
Go to app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder — enter your address to find your House and Senate representatives.
Find your rep: app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder
Resources & Action Links
| Resource | URL | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| EFF Permission to Print — Part 1 | eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/print-blocking-anti-consumer-permission-print-part-1 | DRM & anti-consumer risks |
| EFF Permission to Print — Part 2 | eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/print-blocking-wont-work-permission-print-part-2 | Why blocking tech cannot work |
| EFF Permission to Print — Part 3 | eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dangers-californias-legislation-censor-3d-printing | California AB 2047 deep dive |
| EFF New York Action Alert | eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing | Contact your NY rep |
| Additive Manufacturing Coalition | addmfgcoalition.org | Federal advocacy |
| WA HB2320 official text | app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2320&Year=2025 | Signed law — Washington |
| CO HB26-1144 official text | leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1144 | Signed law — effective July 1, 2026 |
| CA AB 2047 bill tracker | legiscan.com/CA/bill/AB2047/2025 | Vote history & committee status |
| CA AB 2047 official text | leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2047 | Official CA page — in Senate |
| NY enacted budget — signing | budget.ny.gov/pubs/press/2026/fy27-enacted-signed.html | Official signing announcement |
| NY A2228 official text | nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A02228&term=2025 | Background check bill — NY |
| Everytown Crime Gun Report | everytown.org/report/crime-gun-recovery-report | 1,000% stat source — Dec 2025 |
| GeekWire — Glowforge CEO | geekwire.com/2026/proposals-take-aim-at-3d-printing-tech… | Dan Shapiro quote — Jan 2026 |
| The Trace — NY coverage | thetrace.org/2026/04/3d-printed-guns-new-york-city-da | NYPD data + DA Bragg |
| e-NABLE prosthetics | enablingthefuture.org | Legitimate use case source |
For informational purposes only. Bill statuses change rapidly — always verify at official state legislature websites before citing or acting on this information. Planet 3DP is not a legal organization and this is not legal advice. Verified April 27, 2026.