This bill amends the Management and Budget Act of 1984 by adding a new section, Sec. 271. The new provision mandates that state agencies in Michigan must ensure that any software used to create official communications or documents accurately represents a person's name. Specifically, the software must support the use of hyphens, bicapitalization, and apostrophes to ensure the correct formatting of names.

The intent of this legislation is to enhance the accuracy and respect for individuals' names in official documents, thereby promoting inclusivity and proper representation in state communications. By establishing these requirements, the bill aims to prevent misrepresentation and ensure that all names are displayed correctly in state documents.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 18.1101, 18.1594