Interstate Transport Act of 2025
Interstate Transport Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Interstate Transport Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What It Does:** This bill would allow people to transport knives across state lines as long as they're traveling between places where the knife is legal to own. The knife must be stored securely and not easily accessible while being transported (similar to existing rules for firearms in vehicles). The bill makes an exception for emergency knives or seat belt-cutting tools, which wouldn't need to be locked away. **Who It Affects:** This primarily affects travelers, truck drivers, and anyone transporting knives between states.
It also impacts law enforcement, since police could only arrest someone for a knife violation during transport if they have evidence the person violated the storage and accessibility rules—not simply for possessing the knife itself. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
CRS Official Summary
Interstate Transport Act of 2025This bill permits an individual to transport a knife between two places (e.g., states) where it is legal to possess, carry, or transport the knife. 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 for a knife violation unless there is probable cause to believe the individual failed to comply with the accessibility or secure storage requirements.
Latest Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.