Albany, New York – New York State Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan), Chair of the Assembly Committee on Housing, heralded passage of her legislation (A.1777) banning the manufacture of 3D guns and the dissemination of 3D printing files, in the 2026-27 New York State Budget.

“New Yorkers should not be able to print untraceable weapons of war from their homes,” said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal (D/WF-Manhattan). “My legislation bans this practice, ultimately making it difficult for those who want easy access to illegal firearms and giving law enforcement another tool to combat gun violence in our communities. While Donald Trump talks a big game about preventing crime, his actions say otherwise. That’s why we in New York will continue to fight and pass common-sense legislation that protects people from unspeakable violence.”

Currently in New York State, people can simply go online to purchase a 3D printer and digital gun blueprints to build a weapon of their choice from the comfort of their own home. Without a serial number and without anyone having to undergo a background check, 3D-printed guns are virtually untraceable, making it the weapon of choice for unsavory actors. Not only are 3D-printed guns cheap to create, but since they are composed of plastic or mixed materials, they are often not caught by metal detectors in schools, airports, prisons and other public areas. 

The legislation, which has the support of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, law enforcement and gun violence prevention advocates, would make it a Class D felony for New Yorkers to print untraceable firearms and a Class A misdemeanor to share or sell digital blueprints for 3D-printed firearms and components.

This legislation builds on Assemblymember Rosenthal’s 2021 legislation that banned the sale and possession of ghost guns, weapons that can be easily built at home using a kit purchased online, in New York State.

“My bill, soon to be law, will save New Yorkers’ lives and prevent crime,” said Assemblymember Rosenthal. “I am proud that my legislation was included in the state budget, and I am even prouder that when it mattered most, New York stepped up to the plate to protect our communities from gun violence.”