THE BILL ITSELF
CS/HB 125
Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance
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A bill to be entitled
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An act relating to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance;
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creating s. 683.338, F.S.; designating October 14 of
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each year as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance";
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providing an effective date.
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil
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dialogue, and faith, and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk consistently promoted the values of
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individual liberty, open debate, civic engagement, and defense
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of constitutional principles, and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk believed in the power of free speech
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and the open debate of ideas as the foundation of a free
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society, and he dedicated his life to ensuring those principles
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were upheld on college and university campuses and in public
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life, and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a co-founder and the executive
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director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization with
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thousands of chapters nationwide, including active chapters at
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colleges and universities across this state, where his work
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inspired Florida students to embrace civic participation and the
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principles of liberty and democracy, and
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WHEREAS, through his public speaking, writing, and media
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presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of Americans, including
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Floridians of all ages, encouraging them to take part in civic
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life and defend constitutional freedoms, and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's life's work contributed to
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strengthening civic education, youth leadership, free speech,
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and public discourse within this state and across the nation,
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and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk is honored for his contributions to
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free speech, open debate, civic education, youth leadership, and
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the advancement of individual liberties, which left a lasting
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impact on this state's students and civic organizations, and
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WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk's tragic death on September 10, 2025,
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was not only a national loss but also deeply felt within
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Florida's civic and educational communities, NOW, THEREFORE,
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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Section 1. Section 683.338, Florida Statutes, is created
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to read:
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683.338 Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.—
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(1) October 14 of each year is designated as "Charlie Kirk
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Day of Remembrance."
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(2) The Governor may annually issue a proclamation
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designating October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance."
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Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2026.