Shared parenting day.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on who is affected by this resolution beyond recognizing April 26 as Shared Parenting Day.

Shared Parenting Day

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

What This Bill Does

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

Terms To Know

Shared Parenting

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

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.

Official Summary Text

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.

Current Bill Text

26LSO-0442

ORIGINAL Senate

JOINT RESOLUTION
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SJ0006

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2,

SENATE

SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING
2026 Budget Session

A JOINT RESOLUTION designating April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in the state of Wyoming.

WHEREAS, children are Wyoming's most important asset; and

WHEREAS, shared parenting is an arrangement under which parents who are separated or divorced are given joint decision-making authority and shared parenting time; and

WHEREAS, research indicates that children benefit greatly if they have a good relationship with both parents who are fit caregivers; and

WHEREAS, shared parenting arrangements offer children the benefit of building a relationship with each parent, provide parents with the opportunity to ensure the healthy mental, physical and emotional development of their children and create venues for parents to engage in positive, collaborative efforts geared toward the well-being of their children; and

WHEREAS, shared parenting arrangements recognize that even though the intimate relationship between the parents has ended, the familial relationships continue and require nurturing and cultivation to support healthy child development.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING:

Section 1.

To highlight the innumerable benefits of shared parenting, the legislature of the state of Wyoming, designates April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in Wyoming.

(END)

Speaker of the House

President of the Senate

Governor

TIME APPROVED: _________

DATE APPROVED: _________

I hereby certify that this act originated in the Senate.

Chief Clerk

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