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WV HB4797
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Pinson
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AI Summary
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Creates "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Day" as a new West Virginia state legal holiday, observed on the Friday falling on or immediately following October 14 each year
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Establishes "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Appreciation Week" as a special memorial week during the week containing October 14
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Names the legislation after Charlie Kirk, referencing his birth date of October 14 and stating he was "struck down" by an assassin on September 10, 2025 during civic engagement activities
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Directs the State Department of Education to implement student programs recognizing contributions of Charlie Kirk and others dedicated to First Amendment freedoms and political speech
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Adds this holiday to West Virginia's existing list of legal holidays, requiring renumbering of subsequent holidays in the state code
Legislative Description
To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act.
State Personnel
Last Action
To House Government Adminstration
1/23/2026