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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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 Currently, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is unable to utilize these marks due to outdated computer systems. The resolution highlights the importance of accurately representing names on official documents to ensure proper identity verification and access to services, and suggests the Senate will assist in accelerating the modernization of PennDOT’s systems.
Key provisions
- Urges all Commonwealth agencies to implement the use of diacritical marks on names.
- Sets a deadline of July 1, 2027, for agencies to comply.
- Specifically addresses PennDOT’s inability to use diacritical marks due to legacy computer systems.
- Suggests Senate support for accelerating the replacement of outdated systems.
- Recognizes the importance of accurate name representation on official documents.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania State Agencies
- Pennsylvania Residents
- Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
Notable changes
- Currently, Pennsylvania lacks the ability to use diacritical marks on some Commonwealth-issued documents.
- PennDOT’s outdated mainframe systems prevent the use of diacritical marks.
- The resolution aims to modernize PennDOT’s systems to accommodate these marks.
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