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SB 194FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' Bill

Original title: Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance

March 13, 2026

Companion · HB 125same policy, House version
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The Frame

What this does

The bill would have established a formal state-sanctioned observance in the Florida Statutes, though the measure died on the legislative calendar and did not become law.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Florida residents

The bill would have established a state-recognized day of remembrance for a public figure.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative activist and the co-founder of Turning Point USA, who passed away in September 2025. context

Summary

This bill proposed creating an annual state-recognized day of remembrance on October 14 to honor the late Charlie Kirk. The legislation would have 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 on the legislative calendar on March 13, 2026.
What would the bill have done?
It would have officially designated October 14 as 'Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance' and allowed the Governor to issue a proclamation for the date.

Why It Matters

The bill would have established a formal state-sanctioned observance in the Florida Statutes, though the measure died on the legislative calendar and did not become law.

News Coverage

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper2/24/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

18

Yes

12

No

6

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/21/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

6

Yes

4

No

2

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper12/9/2025openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

7

Yes

5

No

2

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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

policy shift100% confidence

Legislative Failure

Despite receiving favorable committee votes in three separate committees, the bill failed to reach a final floor vote and died on the calendar.

SB 194

Connected Entities

organizationTurning Point USA“Nonprofit organization co-founded by Charlie Kirk.”Map →
personCharlie Kirk“Subject of the proposed day of remembrance.”Map →
personGovernor of Florida“Authorized to issue an annual proclamation under the proposed bill.”Map →
dateOctober 14“The proposed date for the annual day of remembrance.”Map →
bill_numberSB 194“The specific legislative bill number for the proposal.”Map →
personCharlie Kirk“The individual for whom the day of remembrance is named.”Map →
date2026“The legislative session year.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz15
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