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SB 91

Establishes provisions relating to the use of diacritical marks in certain governmental records. (BDR 40-43)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fabian Doñate and 1 co-sponsor

Nevada bill allows diacritical marks in government records, enabling accurate documentation of names with accents and special characters for affected residents.

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Bill Summary · SB 91

Legislative bill overview

SB 91 establishes provisions that allow or regulate the use of diacritical marks (accents, tildes, umlauts, etc.) in Nevada governmental records. The bill appears to address how names and documents with non-English characters are processed and stored in official state systems.

Why is this important

This affects Nevada residents whose names contain diacritical marks—particularly Hispanic, Latino, and other immigrant communities—by potentially allowing their names to be recorded accurately in government databases rather than being stripped of these marks. Proper name documentation impacts driver's licenses, voting records, tax filings, and other official documents that individuals rely on for services and identity verification.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Government agencies may need to upgrade IT systems and databases to support diacritical mark compatibility, potentially creating budget pressures
  • Standardization concerns: Questions about which governmental records require this accommodation and whether inconsistent application could create legal or administrative complications
  • Technical compatibility: Older governmental systems may have limitations in storing or processing special characters, requiring expensive infrastructure updates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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