HB 4797 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act.

HB 4797 creates two ceremonial observances in West Virginia: "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Day" (designated as the Friday following October 14 each year) and "First Amendment Freedom of Speech Appreciation Week" (the week beginning the Sunday before Thanksgiving). The bill amends state law to add these to the list of official legal holidays and special memorial weeks, affecting state government operations, courts, and schools that observe these days. It is a memorial bill honoring Charlie Kirk, with no substantive policy changes beyond the holiday designation. The bill is procedural and does not alter existing laws or regulations.
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 23, 2026
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