2019 House Bill 5286

Preempt local knife regulations

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To preempt local government ordinances or rules on the transportation, possession, carrying, sale, purchase, manufacturing, etc. of a knife or knife-making components. A similar preemption restricts local gun regulations.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

March 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 12, 2020

Passed in the House 71 to 36 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations