Continue your quest! As it is now, Vermont is the only New England state with a manditory helmet law. (I had heard that Mass had repealed it, please correct me if I am wrong) We are still trying to repeal this law as well. With our former Governor, and past Democratic Presidentail Hopefull, Howard Dean. As a physician, he would veto the bill every time. I believe that United Motorcyclist of VT has proposed this VT legislation.
As a rider, My husband and our friends spend a great deal of time riding in New Hampshire, due to the helmet laws.
Good luck Connecticut
cindy