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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Assembly resolution honors the life of Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10, 2025. Charlie Kirk was a conservative political activist, talk radio host, public speaker, and author who understood how to motivate young people across America. When Kirk was 18 years old, he co-founded Turning Point USA with Bill Montgomery. Turning Point USA is a nonprofit organization that advocates for conservative politics at schools, colleges, and universities. During Turning Point USA events, Kirk held debates on college campuses across the country and he engaged in get-out-the-vote campaigns to encourage younger Americans to vote. A man of faith and a proud father and husband, Charlie Kirk passionately discussed his values and political beliefs during political events, on his talk radio show, and in his many books. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk was targeted for his political views and assassinated during a speaking engagement at a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The New Jersey General Assembly condemns the assassination of Charlie Kirk and opposes any intimidation or attack on an individual for that person's political beliefs. The New Jersey General Assembly reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of all Americans to assemble peacefully and to express their political views without fear of violence or intimidation.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life of Charles "Charlie" Kirk, a conservative political activist, talk radio host, public speaker, and author who co-founded Turning Point Point USA at age 18, an organization dedicated to promoting conservative politics on college campuses. The resolution acknowledges Kirk's efforts to motivate young Americans through political events, debates, and get-out-the-vote campaigns, and highlights his role as a passionate advocate for conservative values. The document specifically addresses Kirk's assassination on September 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, where he was allegedly targeted for his political beliefs. By passing this resolution, the New Jersey General Assembly condemns political violence, reaffirms its commitment to protecting Americans' rights to peaceful assembly and free expression, and honors Kirk's life and work. The resolution also directs that copies be transmitted to Turning Point USA and Kirk's family, serving as an official recognition of his contributions and a statement against political intimidation and violence.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 11/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR203 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/203_I1.HTM |
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