Kathy Hochul plans to introduce a proposal that would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include software that would block the production of ghost guns. But is it feasible?
A House committee heard arguments from both supporters and opponents of the bill on Wednesday morning in Olympia.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the proposal during her 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday. It would require 3D printers ...
Ms. Hochul wants to require 3D printer manufacturers to establish new “minimum safety standards” that force the printers to ...
New York would be the first state to enact such legislation, if it becomes law.
Her proposals include first-in-the-nation safety standards that would prevent 3D printers from even manufacturing firearms and their parts.