Interstate Transport Act of 2024
This bill allows individuals to legally transport knives across state lines for lawful purposes, directly affecting travelers who possess knives legally in their origin and destination states. It requires knives transported by vehicle to be stored securely (not accessible in the passenger area or in a locked container), and permits emergency escape tools (like seatbelt cutters) without needing secure storage. The law prevents state arrests for compliant knife transport and mandates record expungement if used successfully as a defense in court. It does not override federal knife possession bans or apply to aircraft cabin transport, which remains subject to TSA rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Introduced Dec 12, 2024
Last action Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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