New York budget agreement establishes first ban on 3D-printed ghost guns

Published May 7, 2026 1:17pm ET | Updated May 7, 2026 1:25pm ET



New York’s budget agreement, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) on Thursday, established the first ban on 3D printers that can print guns in the United States, as well as several other measures aimed at gun control and gun violence prevention. 

Hochul’s crackdown on gun manufacturing in the Empire State is similar to that of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who has also taken bold steps to control firearms. 

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