Bills · S 346
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 346Civil actions and liabilityAviation and airports
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
INTRO JAN 30· LAST ACTION JAN 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because current state and local laws about knives are a confusing patchwork, meaning a knife legal in one place might be illegal just a few miles away. This can put law-abiding travelers at risk of accidental arrests or fines when simply passing through different jurisdictions. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a clear, national standard for transporting knives across state lines, offering protection to travelers and potentially reducing legal complications. If it doesn't pass, the current situation of varying local laws will continue, leaving travelers vulnerable to unexpected legal issues due to differing regulations.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows individuals to transport knives interstate if they are legally allowed to possess them at their starting and ending points.
This provision creates a federal protection that overrides conflicting state and local laws regarding knife possession during transit.
PROVISION 02
Requires knives to be stored in specific ways during transit, such as in a locked container or inaccessible in a vehicle's passenger compartment.
These storage rules provide clear guidelines for safe transportation and are the basis for federal protection against local charges.
PROVISION 03
Creates an exception for certain emergency escape knives, allowing them to be kept accessible in a motor vehicle (but not aircraft cabins).
This ensures that tools designed for life-saving emergencies can be readily used without violating transportation rules.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits arrest or detention of individuals complying with these transportation rules, unless there is probable cause of violating the rules.
This directly protects travelers from legal action by local authorities if they are following the federal guidelines.
PROVISION 05
Establishes a right for individuals to assert this protection as a legal defense and to sue for damages and attorney's fees if their rights are violated.
This provides a strong legal mechanism for individuals to enforce their rights under the act and recover costs if wrongly accused.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Utah
YRS IN OFFICE
15
BILLS LED
138
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 30
Introduced in Senate
JAN 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 346
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 30, 2025
Last actionJan 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025
Senate BillS 346Civil actions and liabilityAviation and airports
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JAN 30, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 30, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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