119th Congress
H.R. 60
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- 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)
- Andrew Ogles (R-TN)
Added later (4)
- Barry Moore (R-AL) · Feb 25, 2025
- Brandon Gill (R-TX) · Mar 6, 2025
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ) · Jul 16, 2025
- Elijah Crane (R-AZ) · Jul 16, 2025
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.
Actions
- Mar 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10. - Mar 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jan 3, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House