Colorado Democrats Change 3D Legislation to Avoid Veto, Vow Another Try

Summary

Colorado Democrats modified House Bill 1144 (HB 1144) to remove a ban on digital printing instructions, aiming to avoid a veto from Gov. Jared Polis, but vow to reintroduce the full ban in 2027. The current version still makes building a 3D-printed gun a Class I misdemeanor. Meanwhile, Washington state passed HB 2320, banning 3D printing of prohibited firearms and possession of digital instruction files, and HB 2521, increasing background check fees.