A Resolution urging all agencies of the Commonwealth to have the ability to use diacritical marks on names on all Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges all Pennsylvania state agencies to be able to use diacritical marks (accent marks) on names on all Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027. Currently, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is unable to do this due to outdated computer systems. The resolution highlights the importance of accurately reflecting people's names on official documents to ensure proper identity verification and access to services, and suggests the state provide resources to accelerate PennDOT’s mainframe replacement process.
Key provisions
- Urges all Commonwealth agencies to implement diacritical mark usage on documents.
- Sets a deadline of July 1, 2027, for agency adoption.
- Specifically addresses PennDOT’s inability to use diacritical marks due to legacy computer systems.
- Calls for the Commonwealth to provide resources to expedite PennDOT’s mainframe replacement.
- Recognizes the importance of accurate name representation on official documents.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Pennsylvania State Agencies
- Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Individuals applying for state services
Notable changes
- Currently, PennDOT cannot accommodate diacritical marks due to outdated technology.
- The resolution aims to standardize the use of diacritical marks across all Commonwealth agencies.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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