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Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10178

Bill 118 hr 10178, 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 conflicting state and local laws. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who legally possess knives in one state are able to transport them through other states without fear of facing legal repercussions.

The bill addresses the issue of a patchwork of state and local laws that can make it difficult for individuals to transport knives across state lines. This can create confusion and potential legal issues for law-abiding citizens who may unknowingly violate a state or local law while traveling with their knives.

The Knife Owners' Protection Act seeks to provide clarity and consistency for individuals who wish to transport knives for lawful purposes, such as hunting, camping, or other recreational activities. By establishing a federal standard for the transportation of knives, the bill aims to protect the rights of knife owners and ensure that they are not unfairly burdened by conflicting state and local laws. Overall, Bill 118 hr 10178 is designed to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, while also promoting consistency and clarity in the regulation of knives across state lines.

Current Status of Bill HR 10178

Bill HR 10178 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2024. Bill HR 10178 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2024.  Bill HR 10178's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of November 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10178

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10178

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10178

To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of State and local prohibitions that burden citizens.
To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of State and local prohibitions that burden citizens.

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Aliya Bryan

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1 year ago

I support it, good law.