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HB 125FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' Bill

Original title: Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance

March 13, 2026

Companion · SB 194same policy, Senate version

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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established a state-recognized commemorative day honoring the late co-founder of Turning Point USA, though the measure did not pass the legislature.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Turning Point USA

The organization co-founded by the individual honored by the proposed commemorative day.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would have officially designated October 14 of each year as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' in Florida. The legislation would have also authorized the Governor to issue an annual proclamation for the day.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this bill become law?

No, the bill died in the Rules Committee on March 13, 2026.

What would this bill have done?

It would have officially designated October 14 as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' and authorized the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date annually.

Why It Matters

The bill would have established a state-recognized commemorative day honoring the late co-founder of Turning Point USA, though the measure did not pass the legislature.

News Coverage

Lean Left2

Center2

4 sources

Blind spot - no right-leaning coverage

‘I can’t get a job’: Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival

Creative Loafing TampaJul 3, 2026

A former Clay County public school teacher is scheduled for an administrative court hearing in August following her termination over social media posts. Kelly Brock-Sanchez, previously an Exceptional Student Education teacher, is challenging the employment action taken against her.

Clay County teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival

Florida PhoenixJul 3, 2026

Former Clay County teacher Kelly Brock-Sanchez is scheduled for an administrative court hearing in August following her termination from Ridgeview Elementary. The firing occurred after she posted on social media regarding the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Florida teacher fired after Charlie Kirk post fights for professional survival

WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Jul 6, 2026

Teacher’s Career Hinges On First Amendment Battle After Her Firing Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Flagler LiveJul 7, 2026

Bias ratings based on AllSides / Media Bias/Fact Check

Voting Record

Motion succeededlower2/25/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Passage, Third Reading

Total

117

Yes

Present

Not Voting

Abstain

How they voted (117)

+ 93 more

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Legislative Commemoration

The bill demonstrates the process of using state statutes to create annual commemorative days for public figures.

Charlie Kirk

Connected Entities

organizationTurning Point USA“A nonprofit organization co-founded by Charlie Kirk.”Map →

personCharlie Kirk“The individual for whom the commemorative day was named.”Map →

bill_numberHB 125“The legislative identifier for the bill.”Map →

dateOctober 14“The date proposed for the annual day of remembrance.”Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature“The body that considered the bill.”Map →

personCharlie Kirk“The individual for whom the day of remembrance is named.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

0–100

Significance20
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy45
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz15
Current news / social attention level

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