Kansas Legislature recognizes October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day and condemns his assassination

Original title: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14, 2026, and every October 14 thereafter, as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.

Last action · February 17, 2026: Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026Sponsors: Tim Shallenburger and 30 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Kansas Legislature adopts a honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, establishing October 14, 2026, and every October 14 thereafter as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day in Kansas.

Why it matters

Establishes an official commemorative day without creating new funding, service mandates, or statutory obligations.

Background

Charlie Kirk was an American conservative activist, media host, and the founder of Turning Point USA. context
Turning Point USA is a non-profit organization that advocates for conservative values on high school, college, and university campuses. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Kansans

Kansans are encouraged by the Legislature to celebrate Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day by exercising freedom of speech and engaging in civil discourse.

Directly affected

Governor of the State of Kansas

The Governor is encouraged by the Legislature to join in recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day and receives an enrolled copy of the resolution.

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Secretary of State

The Secretary of State is required to send enrolled copies of the resolution to Senator Shallenburger and the Governor.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution create any new state funding or spending?

No, the measure only recognizes a commemorative day and does not appropriate funds or alter state services.

When is Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day observed?

It is recognized on October 14, 2026, and every October 14 thereafter.

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Procedural history

24 actions

Feb 17, 2026Senate
Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Feb 10, 2026HouseFloor
Final Action - Adopted
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by

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Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
Feb 9, 2026House
rep_steele_megan_1 raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled germane.
Feb 9, 2026House
Committee of the Whole - Amendment by was rejected
Feb 9, 2026HouseFloor
Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
Jan 29, 2026House
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Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Committee of the Whole - Now working on
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Senator Shallenburger raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled not germane
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by
Jan 28, 2026Senate
Senator Shallenburger raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled not germane
Jan 28, 2026SenateFloor
Committee of the Whole - Be adopted
Jan 28, 2026Senate
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Jan 28, 2026SenateFloor
Emergency Final Action - Adopted
Jan 13, 2026SenateCommittee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
Jan 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
Prefiled for Introduction on Friday, December 5, 2025
Jan 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
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