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Knife Owners' Protection: Interstate Transport and Repeal of Switchblade Bans

This act aims to simplify interstate knife transportation for law-abiding citizens, overriding various local and state prohibitions, and to repeal federal bans on switchblade knives. It allows individuals to travel freely with knives, provided they are properly secured, and offers protection against unwarranted arrests.
Key points
Permits interstate transportation of knives if legal at origin and destination, and properly secured (e.g., in a locked container, glove compartment).
Repeals federal provisions related to switchblade knives, removing the nationwide ban on their possession and transport.
Protects individuals from arrest or detention for knife transport if in compliance with the act, and grants the right to seek redress for rights violations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_60
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_60.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Permits interstate transportation of knives if legal at origin and destination, and properly secured (e.g., in a locked container, glove compartment).
  • Repeals federal provisions related to switchblade knives, removing the nationwide ban on their possession and transport.
  • Protects individuals from arrest or detention for knife transport if in compliance with the act, and grants the right to seek redress for rights violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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