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US HR60

US HR60
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2021


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Introduced
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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