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SJ0006 • 2026

Shared parenting day.

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

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Senator Pearson
Last action
2026-03-09
Official status
enrolled
Effective date
3/1/2026

Plain English Breakdown

The official material does not specify who it affects, so this section was left empty.

Shared Parenting Day

This resolution designates April 26 as Shared Parenting Day in Wyoming to promote shared parenting arrangements.

What This Bill Does

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

Terms To Know

Shared Parenting Day
A day designated by the Wyoming Legislature to promote shared parenting arrangements.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution is a joint resolution and does not provide funding or legal changes.
  • It only designates a date without specific actions required on that day.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-09 Governor

    Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002

  2. 2026-03-05 House

    H Speaker Signed SEJR No. 0002

  3. 2026-03-05 Senate

    S President Signed SEJR No. 0002

  4. 2026-03-04 LSO

    Assigned Number SEJR No. 0002

  5. 2026-03-04 House

    H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0

  6. 2026-03-03 House

    H 2nd Reading:Passed

  7. 2026-03-02 House

    H COW:Passed

  8. 2026-03-02 House

    H Placed on General File

  9. 2026-03-02 House

    H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0

  10. 2026-02-25 House

    H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor

  11. 2026-02-25 House

    H Received for Introduction

  12. 2026-02-24 Senate

    S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0

  13. 2026-02-23 Senate

    S 2nd Reading:Passed

  14. 2026-02-20 Senate

    S COW:Passed

  15. 2026-02-19 Senate

    S Placed on General File

  16. 2026-02-19 Senate

    S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0

  17. 2026-02-11 Senate

    S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-0

  18. 2026-02-10 Senate

    S Received for Introduction

  19. 2026-02-09 LSO

    Bill Number Assigned

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

Read the full stored 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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