Rep. Stokes Co-Sponsors Proposal for ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ License Plate

From the Connecticut House Republicans: To enhance public awareness of the importance of breast cancer research, State Rep. Greg Stokes (R-Enfield) has co-sponsored a bill this legislative session to have the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issue ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ commemorative license plates.

The bill, HB- 5184 An Act Concerning the Issuance of "Breast Cancer Awareness" Commemorative Number Plates would require the DMV issue "Breast Cancer Awareness" commemorative number plates of a design to enhance public awareness of the importance of breast cancer research.

“It is very important that we raise awareness for a disease that has such a troubling impact on our community,” said Stokes. “Connecticut has a low mortality rate for breast cancer relative to the rest of the country and we need to continue that devotion to research for a cure by enhancing public awareness.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Connecticut has one of the highest incidences of breast cancer with a rate of nearly 138 per 100,000 people.

The bill received a public hearing in the Transportation committee in February and now awaits a vote by the committee.

To stay updated on this bill or any other proposed legislation, please reach out to Rep. Stokes at www.RepStokes.com, Greg.Stokes@housegop.ct.gov or by phone at (860) 240-8700

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