The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) is the Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan research arm, working exclusively for legislators and their staff.

Hartford, CT
Joined February 2011
OLR's 2026 Public Act Summary Book is now available. The Public Act Summary Book contains concise summaries of all public acts passed during the 2026 Regular Session. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/olr/Documents/yea…
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A recent OLR Issue Brief provides an overview of the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report explains how states regulate pet insurance. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report provides information on when and how a school can notify parents of an upcoming school budget referendum. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report summarizes the law on no-excuse absentee voting in Connecticut after the adoption of PA 26-42, focusing on procedures for voters. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report summarizes unit owners’ rights under the CT Common Interest Ownership Act to access financial information about the association. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR Issue Brief gives an overview of farm bureau health plans, including how they relate to federal ACA requirements. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes which states currently have state-sponsored venture capital funds and how those funds are deployed. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report summarizes eBook licensing regulations in Connecticut and other states. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes how vehicle safety technology impacts car insurance rates and premiums. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report compares New England states’ health insurance exchanges and provides policy considerations for establishing a regional exchange in New England. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes Connecticut’s tax treatment of Social Security benefits in comparison to other states. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes Connecticut’s machinery rental surcharge. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes how Connecticut regulates assisted living facilities. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report shows the audits issued by the state Auditors of Public Accounts between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, by subject, with brief summaries of their findings and recommendations. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report describes how Connecticut regulates shared appreciation agreements. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report provides an overview of credit by examination. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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OLR's 2026 Bill Tracking report is now available. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report lists the statutes requiring municipalities to publish legal notices in a newspaper, including the minimum frequency with which they must be published. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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A recent OLR report summarizes conveyance legislation reported favorably by the Government Oversight Committee in 2026. Read it here: cga.ct.gov/2026/rpt/pdf/2026… #CTleg
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