United StatesKnife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
What it does
This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. The knife must be transported in compliance with the bill's accessibility and secure storage requirements, unless it is an emergency knife or tool designed to cut seat belts.
More detail
An individual who is transporting a knife in compliance with this bill may not be arrested or detained for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Mar 25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldLatest
- Mar 25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
- Jan 3Introduced in House
- Jan 3Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced