• Massachusetts Legislative History

    Massachusetts Legislative History is one of the most common types of research the staff assists with at the State Library. The library has a wealth of materials to help with this kind of research.


  • Massachusetts Law

    Information relating to Massachusetts state law, including current and historical statutes, administrative law (The Code of Massachusetts Regulations & The Massachusetts Register), and case law.


  • Federal Law

    Federal law resources, including statutes, administrative law (The Code of Federal Regulations & The Federal Register), and case law (decisions of the Supreme Court & Circuit Courts of Appeal). Most resources are available electronically and in paper at the State Library.

  • Local Bylaws and Ordinances

    Link to municipal bylaws and ordinances available online.