Office of Legislative Research
Publications
Recent Publications
Connecticut's Opioid Drug Abuse Laws
2026-R-0103This report describes Connecticut's opioid drug abuse laws.
Recent Changes to Off-Street Parking Minimums
2026-R-0101This report describes recent changes to the law on municipal off-street parking minimum requirements for new developments.
Sales Tax Treatment of Specially Adapted Vehicles for People With Disabilities
2026-R-0100This report describes Connecticut's sales tax treatment of spcial motor vehicle equipment for people with disabilities and how this tax treatment compares to neighboring states.
Kindergarten Entry Age
2026-R-0098This report provides an overview of changes to the kindergarten entry age and the early admission waiver process since 2023, including their legislative history and rationale.
Formula for Tier Payments in Lieu of Taxes Grants
2026-R-0095This report describes how payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) grants are calculated for municipalities and fire districts under the Tiered Pilot program.
Public Acts Enacted 2015-2025 Mandating Health Insurance Benefits in Connecticut
2026-R-0070This report provides a list of public acts enacted from 2015 through 2025 that mandate health insurance benefit coverage under fully insured commercial insurance policies and plans in Connecticut.
PA 490 Program Eligibility Determinations and Eligibility Determinations Used in Other New England States
2026-R-0055This report describes the process by which PA 490 status may be terminated and briefly describes the reevaluation process for similar New England states' programs.
Shared Appreciation Agreements
2026-R-0028This report describes how Connecticut regulates shared appreciation agreements (SAAs, also referred to as shared appreciation mortgages).
Overview of Connecticut's School Expulsion and Suspension Laws
2026-R-0014This report provides an overview of Connecticut's school expulsion and suspension laws.
