Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S194: Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Designating October 14 of each year as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance"; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance; creating s. 683.338, F.S.; designating October 14 of each year as âCharlie Kirk Day of Remembranceâ; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, October 14, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance; creating s. 683.338, F.S.; designating October 14 of each year as âCharlie Kirk Day of Remembranceâ; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation; providing an effective date. WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech, civil dialogue, and faith, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk consistently promoted the values of individual liberty, open debate, civic engagement, and defense of constitutional principles, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk believed in the power of free speech and the open debate of ideas as the foundation of a free society, and he dedicated his life to ensuring those principles were upheld on college and university campuses and in public life, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirk was a co-founder and the executive director of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organization with thousands of chapters nationwide, including active chapters at colleges and universities across this state, where his work inspired Florida students to embrace civic participation and the principles of liberty and democracy, and WHEREAS, through his public speaking, writing, and media presence, Charlie Kirk reached millions of Americans, including Floridians of all ages, encouraging them to take part in civic life and defend constitutional freedoms, and WHEREAS, Charlie Kirkâs lifeâs work contributed to strengthening civic education, youth leadership, free speech, and public discourse …
Sponsors
- Martin, Jonathan (R, SD-033) · primary sponsor
- Gaetz, Don (R, SD-001)
Latest actions
- : Died on Calendar
- : Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- : Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 12 NAYS 6
- : On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/24/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
- : Now in Fiscal Policy
- : Favorable by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 4 NAYS 2
- : On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 01/21/26, 8:30 am, 301 Senate Building
- : Introduced
- : Now in Education Postsecondary
- : Favorable by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 5 NAYS 2
Votes
- Senate: S 194 Filed (February 24, 2026): 12 yea, 6 nay, passed
- Senate: S 194 Filed (January 21, 2026): 4 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Senate: S 194 Filed (December 9, 2025): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Fiscal Policy, Education Postsecondary, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Common questions
- What is S194?
- S194 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance.
- What does S194 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance; creating s. 683.338, F.S.; designating October 14 of each year as âCharlie Kirk Day of Remembranceâ; authorizing the Governor to issue an annual proclamation; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S194?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died on Calendar (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S194?
- Martin, Jonathan (R, SD-033), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S194?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/194
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