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119th Congress

H.R. 60

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Andy Biggs(R-AZ)
Introduced
Jan 3, 2025
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
Official text
Introduced in House · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (5)

Original cosponsors (1)

Added later (4)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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