California bill targeting 3D printed firearms passes Assembly

• California lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 2047 out of the Assembly, advancing the amended proposal to the Senate for further consideration. Introduced by Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, AB 2047 would add the California Firearm Printing Prevention Act as Title 21.1 to the state’s Civil Code. The bill was amended in the Assembly on May 18,…

California lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 2047 out of the Assembly, advancing the amended proposal to the Senate for further consideration. Introduced by Assembly Member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, AB 2047 would add the California Firearm Printing Prevention Act as Title 21.1 to the state’s Civil Code. The bill was amended in the Assembly on May 18, 2026, and ordered to third reading on May 19, according to California Legislative Information. The proposal would require the California Department of Justice, or another relevant state agency, to investigate known firearm blueprint files and existing detection algorithms. By January 1, 2028, the agency would publish performance standards for firearm blueprint detection algorithms and software control processes intended for use by 3D printer ma