Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 346

119th Congress

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

R - UT

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Knife Owners Protection Act allows individuals to transport knives legally between states where possession is permitted, provided they follow secure storage requirements. Travelers cannot be arrested unless there is probable cause of storage violations. Compliance can be raised as a defense in any proceeding. Emergency and seatbelt-cutting tools have relaxed requirements.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Knife Owners Protection Act allows individuals to transport knives legally between states where possession is permitted, provided they follow secure storage requirements. Travelers cannot be arrested unless there is probable cause of storage violations. Compliance can be raised as a defense in any proceeding. Emergency and seatbelt-cutting tools have relaxed requirements.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025This 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows interstate knife transport where legal
Requires secure storage during transport
Protects from arrest without probable cause
Compliance is a legal defense
Exempts emergency and seatbelt-cutting tools
Creates national transport standard

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Knife laws vary significantly between states, creating legal risk for travelers passing through restrictive jurisdictions with legally-owned knives. This bill creates a safe harbor for transport similar to existing firearms transport protections. Knife collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, and workers who use knives professionally would benefit from clearer rules when traveling. The secure storage requirements balance transport rights with public safety concerns.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Aviation and airports

Civil actions and liability

Intergovernmental relations

Legal fees and court costs

Motor vehicles

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

346, 119th Congress (2025). "Knife Owners’ Protection Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-346