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SB 31KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Kentucky legislature establishes October 14 as annual Charlie Kirk Day

Original title: AN ACT relating to Charlie Kirk Day.

Last action · January 6, 2026: introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)Sponsors: Steve Rawlings and 1 other

Companion · HB 87same policy, House version

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What This Bill Proposed

The General Assembly designates October 14 of each year as Charlie Kirk Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, encouraging residents to reflect on his principles and participate in educational events.

Why it matters

Establishes an official state commemorative day without altering state funding, government services, or legal obligations.

Background

Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist, author, and media figure who co-founded Turning Point USA. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Not affected

Kentuckians

Residents are encouraged to reflect and participate in educational events, but no legal or financial obligations are imposed.

Key Facts

Designates October 14 of each year as Charlie Kirk Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Encourages Kentuckians to reflect on Charlie Kirk's principles and participate in educational events promoting civic engagement on his birthday.
Notes that Charlie Kirk was born on October 14, 1993, and passed away on September 10, 2025.
Recognizes his founding of Turning Point USA in 2012 at age 18.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Charlie Kirk Day change?

It officially designates October 14 of each year as Charlie Kirk Day in Kentucky and encourages residents to engage in educational events and civic reflection on that date.

Does this bill allocate any state funding?

No, the measure only establishes an official commemorative day without any associated funding or service changes.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.

Procedural history

1 action

Jan 6, 2026SenateIntroduced
introduced in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Turning Point Action, TPUSA Faith, Illinois and 4 more

OrganizationTurning Point Action“Affiliated group”Map →

OrganizationTPUSA Faith“Affiliated group”Map →

locationIllinois“Birth state of Charlie Kirk”Map →

locationArlington Heights“Birthplace of Charlie Kirk”Map →

OrganizationTurning Point USA“Organization co-founded by Charlie Kirk”Map →

PersonCharlie Kirk“Subject of the commemorative day”Map →

PersonErika Frantzve Kirk“Surviving spouse of Charlie Kirk”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.legislature.ky.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy45
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