Wyoming Joint Resolution Designates April 26 Shared Parenting Day
Summary
The Wyoming State Legislature passed Joint Resolution SJ0006, signed by Governor Mark Gordon on March 9, 2026, officially designating April 26 of each year as Shared Parenting Day in the state. This ceremonial resolution recognizes the importance of shared parenting arrangements without imposing any regulatory obligations or compliance requirements on individuals or entities.
What changed
Wyoming Joint Resolution SJ0006 establishes April 26 as Shared Parenting Day through the state legislative process, with the resolution passing the Senate (27-4) and House (47-13) before receiving gubernatorial approval. The designation is purely ceremonial and informational in nature.
This resolution does not create any compliance obligations, reporting requirements, or enforcement mechanisms. No regulatory action is required from businesses, individuals, or government agencies as a result of this designation. The resolution serves as an official recognition of shared parenting principles without altering any existing family law statutes or regulations.
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Wyoming / SJ0006 Signed by Governor SJ0006 SJ Signed by Governor 2026-03-09
Shared parenting day.
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in the state of Wyoming.
Bill Details
State Wyoming
Session 2026 Budget Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0006
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Sponsors
Laura Pearson (Sen - R) Lynn Hutchings (Rep - R) John Kolb (Sen - R) Wendy Davis Schuler (Sen - R) Cheri Steinmetz (Rep - R) Rob Geringer (Rep - R) Scott Heiner (Rep - R) Ann Lucas (Rep - R) Darin McCann (Rep - R) Robert Wharff (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-03-09 Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002 2026-03-05 H Speaker Signed SEJR No. 0002 2026-03-05 S President Signed SEJR No. 0002 2026-03-04 Assigned Number SEJR No. 0002 2026-03-04 H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0 2026-03-03 H 2nd Reading:Passed 2026-03-02 H COW:Passed 2026-03-02 H Placed on General File 2026-03-02 H H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 2026-02-25 H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor 2026-02-25 H Received for Introduction 2026-02-24 S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0 2026-02-23 S 2nd Reading:Passed 2026-02-20 S COW:Passed 2026-02-19 S Placed on General File 2026-02-19 S S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 2026-02-11 S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-0 2026-02-10 S Received for Introduction 2026-02-09 Bill Number Assigned
Votes
2026-02-11 Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-0 Yea: 24 Nay: 7 2026-02-19 S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 Yea: 5 Nay: 0 2026-02-24 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0 Yea: 27 Nay: 4 2026-03-02 H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 Yea: 9 Nay: 0 2026-03-04 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0 Yea: 47 Nay: 13
Committee Referrals
2026-02-11 J Judiciary 2026-02-25 J Labor, Health & Social Services
Amendments
2026-02-19 Senate Committee Amendment SJ0006SS001
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-09 Introduced 2026-02-24 Engrossed 2026-03-04 Enrolled Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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