He easily worked with members from both sides of the aisle. Rick Hinderer of Hinderer Knives, said, “I was fully prepared to take our manufacturing of automatic knives to a neighboring state. Then Knife Rights stepped up to fix the law here in Ohio. I worked closely with Todd Rathner from Knife Rights and saw him in action in the Capitol. I’d like to thank Knife Rights for their support and hard work on SB140.” This is why I co-sponsored SB140 it’s just good policy for Ohio.
The fact that you cannot legally manufacture an otherwise legal product in Ohio makes no sense. He was here every step of the way, there’s no substitute for that.”Ĭo-Sponsor Senator Kristina Roegner, said, “Manufacturing jobs are the lifeblood of Ohio. I was proud to work with Todd from Knife Rights. Decriminalizing simple possession of a knife is much needed criminal justice reform. It is good for Ohio businesses and will create jobs and it is good for Ohio citizens. Representative George Lang, Chairman of the Ohio House Criminal Justice Committee, said, “SB140 is just good policy.
Uecker concluded, “I would also like to thank my fellow legislators who kept this bill moving and especially Chairman Lang for getting SB 140 to the House floor.” I sincerely appreciate that he and Knife Rights showed up every single time we needed him at each critical juncture.” Uecker continued: “After four years of effort, it is clear that we’d never have gotten this done but for the simple fact that Knife Rights showed up, every time! As anyone successful in getting legislation done knows, being there, in the Capitol, at critical moments, is what makes the difference. A knife should not be considered a deadly weapon unless it’s used as one. A completely legal item to possess should be completely legal to manufacture in Ohio. Knife Rights was honored to work closely with a number of Ohio legislators over the past six years to get this bill introduced and passed.įormer Senator Joe Uecker, SB 140’s original sponsor, said, “When Knife Rights approached me about this bill, it made perfect sense to me. This would allow carrying any knife concealed under state law. It clears up the vague and confusing Ohio law regarding carry of ANY knife by defining a knife, razor or cutting instrument as a “deadly weapon” or “weapon” ONLY if it is used as a weapon. The ban on manufacture and sale of “switchblade,” “spring blade” and “gravity” knives is repealed Ģ.
SB 140 reforms Ohio knife law by making two separate substantive changes:ġ. LegalBlade™ App includes laws in a number of Ohio cities as well as provides links to find municipal codes of many Ohio cities and towns. Knife Rights’ LegalBlade™ Knife Law App will be updated when the new law goes into effect. NOTE: We have not yet passed Knife Rights signature knife law preemption in Ohio, so individual cities and towns may still have knife ordinances more restrictive than state law. Existing law is still in effect until then. NOTE: The new law does not take effect until April 12, 2021.
Thanks, also, to all of you who used Knife Rights Legislative Action Center for the hundreds of emails and calls to the governor. Knife Rights’ Ohio Knife Law Reform Bill, SB 140, has been signed by Governor Mike DeWine.
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