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Electronic Frontier FoundationonMastodon21h ago
Buried in New York State's proposed budget is an ill-conceived measure to stifle 3D printing with surveillance and censorware. We need to act now to defend creators and demand legislators to drop these provisions. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/stop-new-yorks-attack-3d-printing #newyork #3dprinting
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Analysis Summary
The EFF is reporting that New York State's proposed 2026-2027 budget (S.9005/A.10005) contains provisions requiring 3D printer manufacturers to install surveillance and print-blocking software, and would criminalize sharing certain firearm-related design files as Class E felonies. The budget vote was expected within days of this post (April 16, 2026). The specific bill language and provisions cited by EFF have not been independently confirmed in available news coverage — web search shows budget news from that week but does not confirm these particular 3D printing provisions are currently in the negotiated budget. What's missing: Whether these provisions actually made it into the final budget language or if they were negotiated out during closed-door sessions, as EFF warns typically happens.
Claims Analysis (5)
“New York State's proposed 2026-2027 budget includes provisions requiring all 3D printers sold in the state to run print-blocking censorware that surveils every print for forbidden designs”
EFF cites specific bill sections (S.9005/A.10005, Part C) but web search found only budget extender news, not confirmation of these 3D printer provisions specifically
“The policy would create felony charges for possessing or sharing certain design files related to firearm components”
EFF details §2.10 and §2.11 with specific felony charges, but independent search did not confirm these provisions in current budget
“The vote on the state budget could happen as early as next week”
Search confirms April 16, 2026 reporting that state budget vote was imminent with fourth extender running through April 20, consistent with timeline
“Print-blocking algorithms are infeasible and will stifle competition, free expression, and privacy”
This is EFF's policy analysis and advocacy position within their domain expertise on digital rights and privacy
“A similar law was proposed and subsequently scrapped in Colorado due to First Amendment concerns”
Colorado reference made but not independently confirmed in search results; would require verification of specific Colorado bill history
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