Bill > H4609

This bill proposes to designate October 14th as "Charlie Kirk Day" in South Carolina, commemorating Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, who is described in the bill's preamble as being tragically assassinated on September 10, 2025. The bill portrays Kirk as a significant cultural and political figure who advocated for conservative principles, free speech, and Christian values, and who worked to engage young Americans in civic discourse. Specifically, the bill highlights Kirk's work in challenging what it describes as university indoctrination, technological censorship, and identity politics, while presenting him as a champion of free markets, secure borders, and traditional family structures. The legislative text is straightforward, simply adding a new section to the South Carolina Code that officially recognizes October 14th (Kirk's birthday) as a day honoring his life and work, with the act taking effect immediately upon the Governor's approval. The bill's language is notably reverential, describing Kirk as a "martyr for truth and faith" and presenting his life and work in heroic terms.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4609&session=126&summary=B