The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act was first adopted in 1975. It covers access to public records and access to public meetings, and favors open conduct of government and free public access to government records.
To read the law in its entirety, click on the link below. You can also visit Frequently Asked Questions, which provides in summary form information about certain aspects of the law.
Access
Connecticut Public Records Law
New England First Amendment Center
School of Journalism
Northeastern University
102 Lake Hall
Boston, MA 02115-5000
Telephone: (617) 373-5120 or (617) 373-4198
New England First Amendment Coalition
P.O. Box 15
Niantic, CT 06357
The First Amendment
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."