Category: Library

Connecticut State Building Code

Gun Regulation and Legislation in America (from HeinOnline): “periodicals, key compiled federal legislative histories, relevant congressional hearings, CRS Reports, Supreme Court briefs, and more.” Access from anywhere with a Connecticut State Library card.

Indigenous Peoples of the Americas (from HeinOnline): “With more than 900 unique titles and 900,000 pages dedicated to American Indian Law, this collection includes an expansive archive of treaties, federal statutes and regulations, federal case law, tribal codes, constitutions, and jurisprudence.” Access from anywhere with a Connecticut State Library card.

International Code Council (ICC) Codes – includes International Building Code and many other codes. Click on a publication’s cover illustration to get to its free online text.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards

NCSL 9-1-1 Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tracks legislation from 2012-present.

NCSL Law Enforcement Statutory Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures and Arnold Ventures. Tracks enacted laws by subject.

NCSL Legislative Responses for Policing Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks bills and executive orders from 2020-present.

La Fleur’s Magazine – TLF Publications; print subscription.

State agencies

Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Dept. of Consumer Protection’s Gaming Division

Connecticut Lottery Corporation

Office of the State Fire Marshal

Office of the State Building Inspector

Division of Criminal Justice, including the Office of Inspector General

 

State boards, commissions, and task forces

Board of Firearms Permit Examiners

Code and Standards Committee and its Codes Amendment Subcommittee (building and fire codes)

Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

Connecticut Lottery Corporation Board of Directors

Fire Marshal Training Council

Fire Prevention Code Advisory Committee

Police Officer Standards and Training Council

State Emergency Response Commission

Task Force to Study the Curriculum and Education of Police Officers

 

Federal government

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

Dept. of Homeland Security

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

 

Other organizations

Center for Gambling Studies at the Rutgers School of Social Work

Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas

 

Other online resources

Connecticut firearms law – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut law about buying, building or selling a home – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut law about gambling – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Deadly force reports list from the Division of Criminal Justice

Gaming revenue and statistics from the Dept. of Consumer Protection

State Laws and Published Ordinances – Firearms – by the ATF

The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Public Safety Committee’s subject areas include:

2025 Acts Affecting First Responders – 2025-R-0105

Regulations for Blasting Agents and Explosives – 2025-R-0092

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Disclosure Law – 2024-R-0133

Legislation Passed From 2015-2024 on Law Enforcement Officers’ Powers and Responsibilities – 2024-R-0119

2024 Acts Affecting First Responders – 2024-R-0092

Body Armor and Connecticut Law – 2023-R-0301

Accessibility Legal Requirements for Buildings – 2023-R-0270

Number of Municipal Police Departments in Connecticut – 2023-R-0265

Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Duties and Authority – 2023-R-0234

Minimum Number of Accessible Parking Spaces in Condominium and Apartment Parking Lots – 2023-R-0233

 

Connecticut zoning and discrimination 2021Connecticut zoning and discrimination 2021 – by the CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The economic impact of Connecticut’s housing shortageThe economic impact of Connecticut’s housing shortage – published by the CT Business and Industry Association (CBIA) Foundation, 2025

Home rule in Connecticut: its history, status, and recommendations for changeHome rule in Connecticut: its history, status, and recommendations for change – by the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1987

Independent special taxing districts in ConnecticutIndependent special taxing districts in Connecticut – by the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1988

Report card for Connecticut’s infrastructureReport card for Connecticut’s infrastructure – by the American Society of Civil Engineers, 2022

South Meadows redevelopment considerations study – published by the MIRA Dissolution Authority, 2025

Tax districtsTax districts – by the Office of Policy and Management, 1988

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Contact the library for these and other reports.

Apprenticeships and Training Programs for Building Code Officials Working Group reportApprenticeships and Training Programs for Building Code Officials Working Group report – published by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to SA 22-14 s.2

Best practices for municipal retirement plansBest practices for municipal retirement plans – by the Office of the State Comptroller, Office of Policy and Management, and Office of the State Treasurer; pursuant to PA 23-182 s.6

Capital Region Development Authority annual report – pursuant to CGS 32-605

Commission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final reportCommission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final report – pursuant to PA 21-29 s.13 and PA 22-74 s.22

Compendium of statutory and regulatory mandates on municipalities in Connecticut – published every four years, with annual supplements in the intervening years, by the Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; pursuant to CGS 2-79a

Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board annual report – pursuant to CGS 13b-13a(h)

Connecticut Conservation and Development Policies Plan draft update – periodic report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 16a-28(a)

Digitization of Building Code Records Working Group reportDigitization of Building Code Records Working Group report – published by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to SA 22-14 s.1

Food insecurity strategic planFood insecurity strategic plan – by the Dept. of Economic and Community Development; pursuant to PA 23-204 s.158

Food security annual report – by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity; pursuant to CGS 17b-790c

Geospatial information systems (GIS) coordination – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 4d-90

Group home fire safety fundingGroup home fire safety funding – by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.16

Implementation of state conservation and development plan – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 16a-32(c)

Motor Vehicle Tax Task Force final reportMotor Vehicle Tax Task Force final report – pursuant to SA 23-24

Obstacles to merging or consolidating municipal fire districts and fire departmentsObstacles to merging or consolidating municipal fire districts and fire departments – by the Office of Policy and Management et al.; pursuant to SA 21-12

Regional Performance Incentive Program – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 4-124s(e)

Regional Services Grant annual reports – by each regional council of government; pursuant to CGS 4-66r

Solar tax statutory frameworkSolar tax statutory framework – by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 22-14 s.5

State conservation and development policies plan – periodic report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 16a-29

State mandates on municipalities – annual report by the Connecticut Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; pursuant to CGS 2-32c

State water plan status – annual report by the CT Water Planning Council; pursuant to CGS 22a-352(i)

Statewide Senior Center Workgroup reportStatewide Senior Center Workgroup report – pursuant to PA 21-7

Task Force to Promote Municipal Shared Services reportTask Force to Promote Municipal Shared Services report – pursuant to PA 19-117 s.366

Collection of Delinquent Property Taxes in Connecticut – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions – by the CT Bar Association, 2021

Connecticut Land Use Regulation (2nd ed. and supplement) – by Terry J. Tondro, 1992-2000

Handbook for Connecticut Assessors: A Practical Guide to Assessment Administration for Connecticut’s Assessing Officers – periodically updated handbook by the CT Association of Assessing Officers

Independent Special Taxing Districts in ConnecticutIndependent Special Taxing Districts in Connecticut – by the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations, 1988

McQuillin: The Law of Municipal Corporations – access through Westlaw.

Municipal Fiscal Indicators – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management

Municipal Tax Sales (Extra-Judicial) – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Property Tax Appeals (Municipal) – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

Tax DistrictsTax Districts – by the Office of Policy and Management, 1988

Cannabis Zoning – from the Dept. of Consumer Protection; shows which municipalities have approved, prohibited, or placed a moratorium on recreational cannabis establishments.

PolicyMap – includes data on income, housing, education, health, and more.

Significant Features of the Property Tax – from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy; includes data on the property tax in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.