State management: other; software that accurately reproduces a person's name; require state agencies to use. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 271.

Michigan Senate Bill 984, introduced on May 20, 2026, mandates that state agencies use software capable of accurately reproducing individuals' names in official communications and documents. Specifically, the software must support hyphens, bicapitalization (e.g., 'McDonald'), and apostrophes, ensuring that names are presented correctly. This requirement aims to respect the proper spelling and formatting of personal names in all state-issued materials.

Positive media analysis is being generated.

Although there is no direct media criticism of SB0984, potential concerns could arise regarding the implementation costs and technical challenges associated with updating or replacing existing software systems. State agencies may need to allocate additional resources to ensure compliance, which could be viewed as a financial burden.