Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017

Summary

Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (i.e., states) where knife possession, carry, or transport is legal. A knife must be securely stored during transport, unless it is an emergency knife designed to cut seat belts. This bill prohibits the arrest or detention of an individual 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. This 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 amends the federal criminal code to eliminate two provisions—one that restricts the mailability of switchblade knives, and one that restricts the mailability of ballistic knives.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 2017

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 January 2017

   Introduced

   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.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 23 January 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

   Source: Committee

6. 25 January 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 3 January 2017 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

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