Wyoming legislation · 2026 Budget Session
Wyoming SJ6: Shared parenting day.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 9, 2026
A JOINT RESOLUTION designating April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in the state of Wyoming.
What the bill says
A joint resolution designating April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in the state of Wyoming.
From the enrolled text, March 4, 2026:
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: ORIGINAL SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION. SJ0006 ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2, SENATE SIXTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WYOMING 2026 BUDGET SESSION 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. …
Sponsors
- Rob Geringer (R, H42)
- Scott Heiner (R, H18)
- Ann Lucas (R, H43)
- McCann, Darin (R, H48)
- Robert Wharff (R, H49)
- Hutchings, Lynn (R, S05)
- Kolb, John (R, S12)
- Pearson, Laura (R, S14) · primary sponsor
- Schuler, Wendy (R, S15)
- Steinmetz, Cheri (R, S03)
Latest actions
- : Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002
- : H Speaker Signed SEJR No. 0002
- : S President Signed SEJR No. 0002
- : Assigned Number SEJR No. 0002
- : H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0
- : H 2nd Reading:Passed
- : H COW:Passed
- : H Placed on General File
- : H10 - Labor:Recommend Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
- : H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
Votes
- H 3rd Reading:Passed 47-13-2-0-0 (March 4, 2026): 47 yea, 13 nay, passed
- H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0 (March 2, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
- S 3rd Reading:Passed 27-4-0-0-0 (February 24, 2026): 27 yea, 4 nay, passed
- S01 - Judiciary:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0 (February 19, 2026): 5 yea, 0 nay, passed
- S Introduced and Referred to S01 - Judiciary 24-7-0-0-0 (February 11, 2026): 24 yea, 7 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is SJ6?
- SJ6 is a bill in the Wyoming Legislature (2026 Budget Session): Shared parenting day.
- What does SJ6 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution designating April 26 of each year to be shared parenting day in the state of Wyoming.
- What is the status of SJ6?
- Passed both chambers as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Governor Signed SEJR No. 0002 (March 9, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJ6?
- Pearson, Laura (R, S14), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJ6?
- On the Wyoming Legislature website: https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/SJ0006
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