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Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-60| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2021 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 securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife 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 securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding. The bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife. Finally, it eliminates two criminal provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-88
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-88
    Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFederal preemptionManufacturingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-60| House 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2021 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 securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife 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 securely store the knife during transport. An individual may assert compliance with this bill as a claim or defense in any civil or criminal proceeding. The bill repeals provisions, commonly known as the Federal Switchblade Act, that prohibit the introduction of switchblade knives into interstate commerce. It also repeals the Ballistic Knife Prohibition Act of 1986, which prohibits the possession, manufacture, sale, or importation of a ballistic knife. Finally, it eliminates two criminal provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-88
Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-88
    Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2019


  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Andy Biggs

Andy Biggs

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (4)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsFederal preemptionManufacturingPostal serviceRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTransportation safety and security