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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens.
AI Summary
This bill, the Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2021, aims to protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, despite a patchwork of local and state prohibitions. It allows for the transportation of knives, as long as they are not directly accessible in the passenger compartment of a vehicle or are contained in a locked container. The bill also repeals federal provisions related to switchblade knives, which had previously burdened citizens. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure the rights of knife owners to transport their knives legally across state lines.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (on 03/01/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/60/all-info | 01/05/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr60/BILLS-117hr60ih.pdf | 01/13/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr60/BILLS-117hr60ih.pdf.pdf | 01/13/2021 |
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