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Introduced
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
In Committee
11/03/2025
11/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance; creating s. 683.338, F.S.; designating October 14 of each year as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance”; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation; providing an effective date. WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil dialogue, and faith, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open debate, civic engagement, and defense of constitutional principles, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk believed in the power of free speech and the open debate of ideas as the foundation of a free society, and he dedicated his life to ensuring those principles were upheld on college and university campuses and in public life, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a co-founder and the executive director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization with thousands of chapters nationwide, including active chapters at colleges and universities across this state, where his work inspired Florida students to embrace civic participation and the principles of liberty and democracy, and WHEREAS, through his public speaking, writing, and media presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of Americans, including Floridians of all ages, encouraging them to take part in civic life and defend constitutional freedoms, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk’s life’s work contributed to strengthening civic education, youth leadership, free speech, and public discourse within this state and across the nation, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk is honored for his contributions to free speech, open debate, civic education, youth leadership, and the advancement of individual liberties, which left a lasting impact on this state’s students and civic organizations, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk’s tragic death on September 10, 2025, was not only a national loss but also deeply felt within Florida’s civic and educational communities, NOW, THEREFORE,
AI Summary
This bill creates a new state observance called the "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance" on October 14th each year, honoring Charlie Kirk, a co-founder and executive director of Turning Point USA, who was known for promoting free speech, civic engagement, and constitutional principles. The legislation allows the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing the day, which commemorates Kirk's work in supporting youth leadership, civic education, and individual liberties, and acknowledges his contributions to public discourse, particularly on college campuses. The bill, which stems from Kirk's reported death on September 10, 2025, will take effect on July 1, 2026, and establishes a formal state recognition of Kirk's legacy in Florida through the creation of Section 683.338 in the Florida Statutes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading (on 02/24/2026)
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