The resolution introduced in the Wisconsin Legislature proclaims November 20, 2025, and November 20, 2026, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Remembrance. This day is dedicated to memorializing individuals who have been murdered due to transphobia and aims to raise awareness about the ongoing violence faced by the transgender and nonbinary community. The observance was established in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was murdered, and has since grown into an international day of action.

The resolution highlights the alarming rates of violence and discrimination against transgender individuals, citing reports from the American Medical Association and the Human Rights Campaign that document numerous fatal incidents targeting transgender and gender-expansive people. By recognizing this day, the Wisconsin Legislature seeks to affirm the value of self-determination and combat the hate crimes that threaten the lives of transgender individuals.