I believe the parent poster was referring to recent efforts in New York State to require licensure and background checks to purchase a 3D printer [1] [1] https

I believe the parent poster was referring to recent efforts in New York State to require licensure and background checks to purchase a 3D printer [1] [1] https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2228 https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2228