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SB 502

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ISSUANCE OF "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS" COMMEMORATIVE NUMBER PLATES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Anderson and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut authorizes optional breast cancer awareness commemorative license plates to raise funds and public awareness for cancer-related causes.

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Bill Summary · SB 502

Legislative bill overview

SB 502 authorizes Connecticut to issue special commemorative license plates featuring breast cancer awareness messaging and imagery. Vehicle owners would have the option to purchase these plates instead of standard registration plates, likely with proceeds or a portion of fees directed to breast cancer-related organizations or research.

Why is this important

Commemorative plates serve dual purposes: they raise public awareness for health causes while generating revenue for related charitable organizations. Connecticut already issues similar specialty plates for various causes, making this part of an established fundraising and awareness mechanism. The bill reflects ongoing efforts to support cancer research and survivor advocacy through vehicle registration programs.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue allocation uncertainty – The bill text doesn't clearly specify how much of plate fees go to breast cancer organizations versus general state transportation funds, which affects actual charitable impact
  • Plate proliferation concerns – Critics may argue that excessive specialty plates dilute their meaning and create administrative complexity; Connecticut already offers dozens of commemorative options
  • Equity and prioritization questions – Some may ask why breast cancer specifically receives this designation when other cancers and health conditions lack similar programs, raising fairness questions about which causes get state support

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

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