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PA SR204
Resolution
Status
12/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Haywood
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AI Summary
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Senate Resolution urges all Pennsylvania state agencies to implement the ability to include diacritical marks (accent marks) on names in Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027
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Pennsylvania driver's licenses currently cannot display diacritical marks due to PennDOT's outdated legacy mainframe systems, while other agencies like the Department of Health already have this capability
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Name mismatches between documents cause practical problems for residents, including difficulties confirming identity, completing rental applications, and applying for SNAP benefits
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PennDOT is undergoing a two-phase mainframe replacement process, updating the motor vehicle system first followed by the driver's license system, with completion expected by late 2025
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The Senate expresses readiness to provide resources to accelerate the mainframe replacement process
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
Referred to State Government
12/22/2025