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PA HR162
Resolution
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
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AI Summary
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Urges all Pennsylvania state agencies to implement the capability to include diacritical marks (accent marks) on names in Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) currently cannot accommodate diacritical marks on driver's licenses due to outdated legacy mainframe systems, while most other agencies like the Department of Health already have this capability
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PennDOT is replacing its mainframes in two phases—motor vehicle system first, then driver's licenses—with completion expected by late 2025
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Name mismatches between documents due to missing diacritical marks create problems for identity verification, rental applications, and SNAP benefits applications
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Non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for expediting mainframe replacement and providing necessary resources
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Reported as committed
10/28/2025