Treneé McGee

The Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will host a public hearing on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom and at the Legislative Office Building Room 1E to allow constituents an opportunity to discuss and offer ways in which policy can enhance their communities. Please see the flyer below for details.

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• Starting May 7, you will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities (such as nuclear power plants, military bases and other federal buildings).

 
How do I get a REAL ID? 

• You can visit your local DMV to learn more and apply for a REAL ID, or at the CT information portal here.
• In Connecticut, you'll need:
  • a U.S. passport or U.S. birth certificate;
  • a Social Security card; and
  • two pieces of mail from two different sources dated within 90 days to prove that you live in Connecticut.
  • For all new applications for a driver's license, as well as out-of-state transfers to Connecticut licenses, you will automatically be issued a REAL ID.

 
How do I know if I already have a REAL ID? 

• Check your driver's license or ID to see if it has a gold star in the upper right corner, like the accompanying graphic. If you do, then you have a verified REAL ID.

 
What other forms of ID are acceptable?

• A U.S. passport. 
• State-issued Enhanced Driver's Licenses and identification cards are also acceptable, though Connecticut does not issue them.

 
For more information, visit the following:

• Department of Homeland Security website
• CT Department of Motor Vehicles website
• CT Information Portal website

• AARP Smart Driver Course
• Mature Driver Course Connecticut
• Connecticut Mature Driver Accident Prevention – DriveSafe Online
• Connecticut Mature Driver Improvement Course Online
• Senior Driving Discount of America - Connecticut

Driving is often key to maintaining independence, especially in areas where public transportation is unreliable. For older adults, a car often represents a lifeline to healthcare appointments, grocery stores, social engagements, and visits with loved ones. Ensuring affordable car insurance allows seniors to remain active in their communities.

Many people aged 60 and older live on fixed incomes, and rising insurance premiums can strain their budgets. Locking into an affordable insurance rate would provide financial stability for seniors.
 
By prioritizing and offering car insurance affordability, we can create a more inclusive society that values the mobility and independence of all its members, regardless of age.