S 246

Interstate Transport Act of 2025

Summary

Interstate Transport Act of 2025 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the knife. The knife must be transported in compliance with the bill's accessibility and secure storage requirements, unless it is an emergency knife or tool designed to cut seat belts. An individual who is transporting a knife in compliance with this bill may not be arrested for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements.

Bill status

Status
Reported
Sponsor
Sen. Ted Budd [R-NC]
Cosponsors
8
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
2025-01-24
Latest action
2025-11-18: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-11-18: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.
  • 2025-11-18: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-96.
  • 2025-11-18: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-96.
  • 2025-02-05: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2025-01-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.