Abortion Bans
The Abortion Bans dataset explores the restrictions on abortions at specific gestational limits defined in each state law.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws that prohibit the performance of certain abortions?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Is there a law prohibiting abortion after a certain point in pregnancy?
- Plus 4 others...
Abortion Requirements for Minors
The Abortion Requirements for Minors dataset provides an overview of state laws regarding parental involvement for minors deciding to obtain an abortion.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws imposing any restrictions on abortion specific to minors?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the law require parental notice prior to a minor's abortion?
- Does the law require parental consent prior to a minor's abortion?
- Plus 2 others...
Abortion Provider Qualifications
The Abortion Provider Qualifications dataset provides the states' requirements on who can perform or provide abortions.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws regulating abortion provider qualifications?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Is there a law requiring that certain abortions only be provided by a physician?
- Plus 3 others...
Pre-Abortion Requirements
This dataset explores pre-abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through October 1, 2021, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Are there laws imposing requirements on a patient before they can obtain an abortion (such as biased counseling, waiting period, ultrasound, or testing)?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state require specific information be provided to the patient before they can consent to an abortion?
- Must the required information be provided verbally?
- Plus 7 others...
State Laws Regulating Unpaid School Meal Debt
This dataset explores statutes and regulations school meal policies in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia as of April 1, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- Does state law regulate unpaid school meal charges?
- What actions are schools prohibited from taking against students who are unable to pay?
- Does the law regulate communication about unpaid charges?
- Does the law regulate what actions schools may take to collect unpaid charges?
- Plus 4 others...
Sentinel Surveillance of Emerging Drug Decriminalization Legislation
The dataset covers legislation that broadly decriminalizes drug possession in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia and includes enacted state laws as of March 15, 2022.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 15, 2022 - March 15, 2022
last Updated
Variables
- Is there legislation in the state that decriminalizes personal possession of controlled substances?
- Is there a state law in effect that decriminalizes personal possession of controlled substances?
Syringe Service Program Laws
This is a cross-sectional dataset that presents state-level statutes and regulations that impact SSPs in effect as of August 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
last Updated
Variables
- Does state law allow for the operation of syringe service programs (SSPs)?
- Does state law explicitly authorize SSPs?
- Does state law allow for the possession of syringes by SSP participants?
- Does the state have a drug paraphernalia law?
- Are SSPs operating in the jurisdiction?
Syringe Distribution Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset, capturing changes in syringe distribution laws from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Health Services, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
last Updated
Variables
- Does state law prohibit the sale or distribution of drug paraphernalia?
- Does state law regulate the retail sale of syringes?
- Is syringe exchange explicitly authorized by state law?
Syringe Possession Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset, capturing changes in syringe possession laws from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Health Services
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
July 1, 2012 - July 1, 2017
last Updated
Variables
- Does state law prohibit possession of drug paraphernalia?
- Does state law require a prescription for adult possession of a syringe?
- Does state law ban possession of controlled substances?
State Preemption Laws
In the United States, preemption is a legal doctrine that allows upper levels of government to restrict or even prevent a lower-level government from self-regulating.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 Jurisdictions
source
Law Atlas
Date Range
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
last Updated
Variables
- In which domain, if any, does the state preempt local government?
- Does state law expressly preempt local Ban the Box policies?
- Is there case law impacting preemption of Ban the Box?
- Does state law expressly preempt local firearm regulation?
- Plus 15 others...