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WV HB4797

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Pinson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Establishes "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Appreciation Week" as a special memorial week during the week containing October 14

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Government Administration1/23/2026
Government Organization1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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