Publications
Recent Publications

State Laws Prohibiting Property Insurers From Considering a Dog's Breed
2022-R-0161This report identifies states with laws prohibiting property insurers from considering a dog's breed when underwriting, issuing, renewing, or rating a property insurance policy.

Protections Against Rent Increases
2022-R-0115This report summarizes how state law protects tenants against excessive rent increases, with specific focus on seniors and/or people with disabilities.

Step Therapy Provisions in Regional States
2022-R-0159This report summarizes step therapy health insurance laws in New England, New Jersey, and New York.

Municipal Approvals, Moratoriums, and Bans on Recreational Cannabis
2022-R-0174This report identifies municipalities that have either approved, banned, or placed moratoriums on cannabis establishments, and how those that banned the establishments did so.

Connecticut's Opioid Drug Abuse Laws
2022-R-0168This report describes Connecticut's opioid drug abuse laws.

OLR Backgrounder: State Veterans' Benefits
2022-R-0186This report summarizes the primary benefits the state provides to veterans. This report does not include summaries of federal benefits.

Address Confidentiality Program
2022-R-0151This report describes the Address Confidentiality Program established in 2003 and administered by the Office of the Secretary of the State.

License Renewal Requirements for Older Drivers
2022-R-0180This report compares Connecticut's and other states' laws related to driver license renewals.

Transportation Network Company Automobile Insurance Requirements
2022-R-0101This report summarizes Connecticut law's automobile insurance requirements for transportation network company drivers (e.g., Uber or Lyft).

Modifying Election Day
2022-R-0172This report summarizes other states' laws establishing Election Day as a legal state holiday.