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H.R. 60In committee

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 3, 2025

Latest action date: Mar 25, 2025

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Introduced

Jan 3, 2025

Latest action

Mar 25, 2025

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Bill Summary

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

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.

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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  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.

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  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  4. Introduced in House

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  5. Introduced in House

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