Bill Detail
H.R. 60
Congress: 119
Title
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Andy Biggs [R-AZ-5]
Status
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.
Status as of Jun 27, 6:49 AM · synced 2d ago
Introduced
2025-01-03
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Bill Engagement
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.
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association for Justice1 filing · 11 lobs
- Stephen Coffey2026 Q1American Association for Justice · Rep. Gene Green, Legal Intern; Rep. Matt Cartwright, Deputy Chief of Staff and House Appropriatio…
- Victor Diaz2026 Q1
- Julia Duncan2026 Q1
- Justice Estrada2026 Q1American Association for Justice · Senator Charles Schumer, Intern; Senator Dianne Feinstein, Legislative Correspondent
- Elizabeth Farrar2026 Q1American Association for Justice · Staff Dir, Dep Staff Dir-Sen Rules Cmte; Dep CoS, Leg Dir-Sen Klobuchar …
- Daniel Hinkle2026 Q1
- Linda Lipsen2026 Q1
- Charlotte Mcbirney2026 Q1