SR204

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.

Introduced·12/22/25
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Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 204 urges all state agencies to use diacritical marks on names on Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027.

Pennsylvania Senate Resolution 204 urges all agencies of the Commonwealth to have the ability to use diacritical marks on names on all Commonwealth-issued documents by July 1, 2027. The resolution highlights that diacritical marks are essential for accurately reflecting names and respecting human dignity. It notes that while most state agencies can use diacritical marks, the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) struggles due to outdated mainframes.

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History

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government