Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Republican State Senator Neil Anderson introduced legislation to honor the life and legacy of the Turning Point USA founder.
Senate Bill 2694 would amend the State Commemorative Dates Act to recognize September 10 each year as “Charlie Kirk Day” in Illinois.
Kirk was shot on September 10, 2025, as he was preparing to address a crowd of college students at Utah Valley University. In the days after, Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, was caught and charged for his murder.
State Senator Plummer says that by establishing a day of recognition, Illinoisans will have a chance each year to reflect on Kirk’s values, his contributions to public discourse, and the continuing importance of protecting our constitutional rights.
Senate Bill 2694 is now filed with the Illinois General Assembly and awaits committee assignment.