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SCR 1615

Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk and recognizing October 14 as Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Alley and 26 co-sponsors

Kansas resolution honors conservative activist Charlie Kirk and declares October 14 as a statewide "Free Speech Day" in his name.

Enrolled and presented to Secretary of State on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Bill Summary · SCR 1615

Legislative bill overview

SCR 1615 is a symbolic resolution from Kansas that honors Charlie Kirk's life and legacy while designating October 14 as "Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day" in the state. The bill has no direct legal or budgetary consequences but serves as an official state recognition of the political activist and media personality.

Why is this important

Symbolic resolutions can reflect a state's political priorities and signal support for particular figures or causes to constituents. This resolution indicates Kansas lawmakers' alignment with Kirk's messaging around free speech advocacy, which he emphasizes through his media platform and political organization.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisan nature: Charlie Kirk is a prominent conservative political activist and founder of Turning Point USA; Democrats and those opposing his political positions may view this as an inappropriate use of legislative resources for partisan purposes
  • Definition of "free speech": Kirk's advocacy emphasizes opposition to what he characterizes as "cancel culture," which critics argue misrepresents free speech protections (a legal concept restricting government censorship, not private consequences)
  • Limited precedent: Designating days for specific political figures rather than historical events or broader causes is uncommon in state resolutions, raising questions about whether legislative chambers should memorialize contemporary partisan figures

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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