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AI Summary
Speculative analysis of AB2047 based on official description; full bill text not reviewed.
Business Impact
If you produce 3D printers in California, you must block firearm printing or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
What This Means
AB2047 aims to regulate 3D printing technology to prevent unauthorized firearm production. The analysis is speculative and based on the official description, not the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Add Title 21.1 to Part 4 Division 3 of the Civil Code.
- Add Section 29187 to the Penal Code.
- Specific mandates on 3D printer manufacturers and penalties for firearm printing cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Latest Legislative Action
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aguiar-Curry | Author |
| Alquist | Principal Coauthor |
| Bauer-Kahan | Author |
| Beall | Author |
| Chávez | Author |
Roll Call Votes
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Mar 24, 2026
6 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement technology to block firearm printing
Who: 3D printer manufacturers and distributors
Deadline: Not specified
Who: 3D printer manufacturers and distributors
Deadline: Not specified
Full Legal Analysis
AB2047 addresses the prevention of unauthorized firearm production using 3D printing technology. This bill adds new sections to the Civil and Penal Codes. The analysis is speculative and based on the official description; specific mandates on manufacturers and distributors of 3D printers, as well as the definition of '3D printing blocking technology,' cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View AB2047 on official legislature website →
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