Hawaii's SB433, a restrictive knife ban bill, was deferred indefinitely by the Senate Committee on Safety and Military Affairs. Knife Rights Director Todd Rather testified against the bill, which would ban most knife carry in public places. Over 400 people, including law enforcement and civil rights organizations, opposed the measure.
Washington's SB 5098 knife ban bill has passed the Democratic-controlled Senate 29-20 and moved to the House. Knife Rights, with support from Representative Mari Leavitt, will work to restore an amendment protecting hunting, fishing, and food preparation knives on public lands.
In Delaware, Knife Rights supported bipartisan SB 108 was signed by Governor Matt Meyer. This bill removed the restrictions on sale or possession of automatic (switchblade) knives in the First State.
In Delaware, Knife Rights supported bipartisan SB 108 was signed by Governor Matt Meyer. This bill removed the restrictions on sale or possession of automatic (switchblade) knives in the First State.
In Delaware, Knife Rights supported bipartisan SB 108 unanimously passed the House. This bill would remove the restrictions on sale or possession of automatic (switchblade) knives in the First State. It also amends the “Deadly Weapons” exemption for “ordinary pocketknife” by deleting “folding” in order to cover all types of knives, and increases the length from 3 inches to 3.75 inches. The bill now Heads to Governor Matt Meyer who is expected to sign it.
Knife Rights Director of Legislative Affairs, Todd Rathner, was in Dover Wednesday to testify in support of SB 108. Geri Elliott from Willey Knives also gave great testimony from the perspective of a knife retailer, letting the Committee know how SB108 will positively affect her family business.
Knife Rights’ Vermont Switchblade Ban Repeal bill that was incorporated into the “Court Procedure; Criminal Procedure; Miscellaneous Amendments” bill, S.109, has been signed by Governor Phil Scott.
Knife Rights' Vermont Switchblade Ban Repeal bill that was incorporated into the "Court Procedure; Criminal Procedure; Miscellaneous Amendments" bill, S.109, has now passed both the Senate and House and is off to the Governor for his anticipated signature.
The Delaware Senate unanimously passed Knife Rights supported SB 108 which has moved to the House for its consideration. SB108 would remove the restrictions on sale or possession of automatic (switchblade) knives.
Knife Rights' Texas Knife Law Reform Bill, HB 2239, was passed by the House unanimously on the Local & Consent Calendar. It now moves to the Senate. HB 2239 would create an exception for two commonly visited places where Location-Restricted Knives (knives over 5 1/2 inches) are banned.