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VT S0061

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Brennan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Removes criminal penalties for possessing, selling, or offering for sale switchblade knives (automatic opening knives) of any blade length
  • Retains existing prohibition on zip guns, which remains punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment and/or $100 fine
  • Current law prohibits switchblades with blades three inches or longer; this amendment eliminates the switchblade portion entirely
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An act relating to automatic opening knives

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary

2/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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