The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 24, introduced on April 14, 2025, by Senators James, Jacque, and Hesselbein, along with several co-sponsoring Representatives, seeks to officially designate April 26, 2025, as Shared Parenting Day in Wisconsin. The resolution emphasizes the importance of shared parenting in promoting the emotional and developmental well-being of children, particularly those from separated families. It highlights that children benefit significantly from the involvement of both parents, which can lead to reduced behavioral issues and improved overall outcomes.

The resolution acknowledges Wisconsin's leadership in fostering positive shared parenting practices and aims to raise public awareness about the critical role that both parents play in a child's life. By proclaiming this day, the Wisconsin Legislature intends to encourage parents to engage in shared parenting and to recognize the broader societal benefits that arise from such arrangements, ultimately supporting the well-being of children and families across the state.