they have proposed a ban...if adopted, it won't take effect until 2016. They are not actually banning the putters, but, anchoring the putter to the body via the chest or belly...so, players would still be able to use them...but not while holding it against any part of their torso. Also, the PGA would not have to adopt the R & A and USGA ban and could still allow them in PGA events....Still a lot of details and time to pass yet.
For me...I don't care either way. I would never use one becase I'm quite happy with a regular shafted putter...and you still have to read the speed and the line regardless of what you use. The idea behind anchoring it is that it takes away from only using the hands and arms which can get a bit nervous I suppose.