California AB 2047 makes 3d printers off-limits to students, educators, business

California's AB 2047 has advanced through Senate committees and now faces the Senate Appropriations Committee, which will evaluate the bill's fiscal impact. The bill would restrict 3D printer access for students, educators, and businesses, and would require new state costs including civil lawsuits, a new DOJ certification department, and research. Advocacy groups are urging stakeholders to contact the Appropriations Committee and other senators to oppose the bill by highlighting its potential expenses and impacts.