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SJ0006

Shared Parenting Day

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution designates April 26 as Shared Parenting Day to recognize and promote shared parenting arrangements for children's well-being.

What it does

  • Designates April 26 of each year as Shared Parenting Day in Wyoming.

Who it affects

Not clearly identified in the stored source.

Limits and unknowns

  • The resolution does not create any legal requirements or penalties.
  • It only recognizes April 26 as Shared Parenting Day and encourages its observance.
  • There are no specific actions required of individuals or organizations beyond recognizing the day.

Plain language

Terms to know

Shared Parenting
An arrangement under which parents who are separated or divorced share decision-making authority and parenting time.

Official record

Sources

Source attached

Official summary

Bill Summary - 26LSO-0442 Bill No.: SJ0006 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 26LSO-0442 Enrolled Act No.: SEJR No. 0002 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Pearson Catch Title: Shared parenting day. Has Report: No Subject: Designating April 26 as Shared Parenting Day. Summary/Major Elements: This joint resolution establishes April 26 of each year as Shared Parenting Day in Wyoming. The resolution explains the importance of shared parenting and the need for children to have good relationships with both parents who are fit caregivers. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 7, 12:48 PM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it acknowledges the need for parents to collaborate and cooperate in the best interests of their children.

Public statementFloor statement at 3:42:19 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

5 roll calls

H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-02026-03-04 · House47 yes 13 no
H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02026-03-02 · House9 yes 0 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-02026-02-24 · Senate27 yes 4 no
S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02026-02-19 · Senate5 yes 0 no
S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-02026-02-11 · Senate24 yes 7 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002Governor
  2. H Speaker Signed SEJR No. 0002House
  3. S President Signed SEJR No. 0002Senate
  4. Assigned Number SEJR No. 0002LSO
  5. H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0House
  6. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  7. H COW:PassedHouse
  8. H Placed on General FileHouse
  9. H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0House
  10. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
  11. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  12. S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0Senate
  13. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  14. S COW:PassedSenate
  15. S Placed on General FileSenate
  16. S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  17. S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-0Senate
  18. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  19. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

1 stored

SJ0006SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by Senate Judiciary Committee