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Stop New York's Attack on 3D Printing - EFF (eff.salsalabs.org)
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cross-posted from: https://libretechni.ca/post/1263630

New York’s state budget could pass within days. Buried deep in the text is a provision that has nothing to do with balancing the books. Part C of the budget bill would require every 3D printer sold in New York to run surveillance software that scans every design file you create, and blocks anything an algorithm flags as a potential firearm component . A separate provision would expose researchers, journalists, and educators to felony charges simply for possessing or sharing certain design files.

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[–] lando55@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

It's probably not as easy as you think by regular means (i.e. purchasing vs outright stealing), but the barrier to entry for legal ownership is decidedly lower than that of other developed nations.

I would wager though that the provisions in this bill will have significantly less effect than say, a law that penalizes gun owners for unsecured firearms that are either acquired by or used in the commission of a crime.

The only purpose of including this in the budget is for the legislators and sponsors of this line item can say they did something without actually having to do anything.

The problem with Hochul's (among others) arguments is that they are legally ambiguous and technically unsound. We need to ensure we are systematically dismantling their talking points as loudly as possible and in the simplest terms. Take a look at some of these gems:

Keeping New Yorkers Safe: Governor Hochul Highlights Growing Support for Nation-Leading Proposals to Crack Down on DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Guns