H.R.84: Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017

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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...

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Jan. 25, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Jan. 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jan. 3, 2017
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Jan. 3, 2017
Referred to House Judiciary
Jan. 3, 2017
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.
Jan. 3, 2017

Introduced in the House by Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)

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