Dagger, bowie knife, dirk knife, and sword cane would be removed from the list of unlawful items to carry on or about a person, in a purse or other container belonging to the person, whether concealed or unconcealed.

Knives would be added to existing firearms preemption law that prevents any county, municipality or political subdivision from regulating knives.

Bill would make auto-open knives legal to manufacture, sell, own, carry and possess.

Persons with a concealed carry permit would be allowed to buy and carry an auto-open knife.

Maryland may be added to the list of states that do not permit cities and counties from regulating knives in any way.