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Protects Right to Transport Knives
Recent Bills/Protects Right to Transport Knives

Protects Right to Transport Knives

IntroducedN/A
In Senate10 months ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
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Why This Matters

This bill protects the rights of citizens to transport knives across state lines, overriding local laws that may restrict this action.

If you own a knife, this bill allows you to transport it across state lines without worrying about local laws.
Who this affects
law-abiding citizens · knife owners · travelers between states
What it costs
CBO estimates that the costs for state and local governments to comply with the mandate would not exceed $103 million in 2025. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows law-abiding citizens to transport knives across state lines without facing local restrictions.
  2. 2It defines how knives must be stored during transport, ensuring they are not easily accessible in vehicles.
  3. 3Emergency knives designed for safety can be carried openly without being locked away.
  4. 4Individuals cannot be arrested for carrying knives if they follow the rules set by this bill.
  5. 5If someone wins a legal case using this bill, they can recover their legal costs.
Read the detailed summary

Interstate Transport Act of 2025This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e. g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the knife. 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 for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements.

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IntroducedJan 9, 2025
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SenateMay 22, 2025
HouseCurrent

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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