S 346

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

Summary

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. 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 or detained for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]
Cosponsors
2
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Introduced
2025-01-30
Latest action
2025-01-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-01-30: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 2025-01-30: Introduced in Senate