
Colorado House Bill 26-1144 advanced in a 7-4 vote to prohibit 3D printing firearms and untraceable parts.
Originally reported by engadget.com
Colorado House Bill 26-1144 advanced in a 7-4 vote to prohibit 3D printing firearms and untraceable parts. ๐๏ธ Effective July 1, 2026, it criminalizes the possession and distribution of digital manufacturing files. ๐ This signals a pivot from regulating hardware to controlling the digital instruction set itself. โ๏ธ As repeat offenses escalate to felonies, the industry faces systemic pressure regarding decentralized file-sharing and hardware liability. ๐ก๏ธ #3DPrinting #AMIndustry #Colorado