Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 10.

Bill 119 hr 60, also known as the Knife Owners' Protection Act, aims to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to transport knives across state lines without being burdened by a variety of state and local prohibitions. The bill seeks to create a uniform standard for knife transportation, ensuring that individuals who legally possess knives in one state are not subject to arrest or prosecution when traveling to another state with different knife laws.

The bill recognizes that the current patchwork of state and local knife laws can be confusing and burdensome for law-abiding citizens. By establishing a consistent standard for knife transportation, the bill aims to protect the rights of individuals to possess and transport knives for lawful purposes, such as hunting, fishing, camping, or self-defense.

Under the provisions of the bill, individuals who are legally allowed to possess knives in their home state would be permitted to transport those knives across state lines without fear of running afoul of differing state and local laws. The bill does not seek to override any existing laws related to the possession or use of knives, but rather aims to provide clarity and consistency for individuals who wish to transport knives for lawful purposes. Overall, Bill 119 hr 60 seeks to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, ensuring that individuals are not unduly burdened by a patchwork of state and local prohibitions. The bill aims to promote clarity and consistency in knife transportation laws, while respecting the rights of states to regulate knives within their borders.