Compared to other 3D printer laws proposed this year, California’s is the most troubling. It criminalizes open source, reduces consumer choice, and creates a new bureaucratic burden. eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/dang… #opensource #3dprinting #AB2047
The Dangers of California’s Legislation to Censor 3D Printing
California’s bill, AB 2047, will not only mandate censorware on all 3D printers; it will also criminalize the use of open-source alternatives.Electronic Frontier Foundation
Dave Spector
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •Tom Marble
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •Do you live in California?
#AB2047 is a silly 3D printer bill that you should STOP!
@eff
Zillion
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •canagan
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •Spirit
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •there aren't that many people pumping out safe working firearms with 3d printers, let alone full auto firearms. We are drowning in professionally manufactured weapons, so it's hard to see this as doing much for public safety.
But it's never actually about safety is it?
Tock
in reply to Electronic Frontier Foundation • • •Seems a half step from licensing 3D Printer use to kick out amateurs and protect big business from competition.
Or just straight up ban it like Trump and the billionaires are doing to consumer electronics.