Overdose to Action: Peer Support Programs
This is a cross-sectional dataset of laws and regulations related to peer support access in substance misuse related services that looks at state requirements and standards for those working as peer support specialists as of July 1, 2023.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
07/01/2023-07/01/2023
last Updated
Variables
- Does jurisdictional law provide or require funding for peers who provide support for individuals with substance use?
- Does jurisdictional law create or recognize a credentialing process for peer support specialists?
- Does jurisdictional law require supervisors of peer support specialists to hold a professional license?
Overdose Prevention Center Laws
Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) are facilities where controlled substances, obtained outside the center, may be consumed in a safe environment with monitoring by staff. These centers are intended to lessen the risk of overdose and often also provide access to critical services such as syringe
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
PDAPS
Date Range
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
last Updated
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction have a law authorizing an overdose prevention center?
Anti-Bullying Laws
Bullying in schools is a significant public health issue that affects millions of school children in the United States: in 2019, approximately 22% of students reported being bullied in school, according to the US Department of Education.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2018
last Updated
Variables
- Does the state regulate bullying?
- Does the law define bullying?
- Does the law regulate cyberbullying?
- Does the law recognize the link between bullying and adverse outcomes?
- Plus 19 others...
Sentinel Surveillance of Emerging Drug Decriminalization Legislation
The dataset is longitudinal, capturing movement in laws and bills from March 15, 2022, to August 1, 2022.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 15, 2022 - August 1, 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?
Act for Public Health: Public Health Authority Limits
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Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
01/01/2021- 05/20/2022
last Updated
Variables
Act for Public Health: State Limits on Enforcement of Federal Law
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Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2022
last Updated
Variables
Act for Public Health: Reallocation of Public Health Authority
We're currently migrating this dataset. To explore these data, visit our Legacy Site.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021 – May 20, 2022
last Updated
Variables
Act for Public Health: Public Health Preemption
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Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2022
last Updated
Variables
Laws Addressing Public Health Authority to Respond to Emergencies (2022-2023)
This longitudinal dataset captures laws addressing authority to respond to public health emergencies that were enacted between May 21, 2022, and December 21, 2023, in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
May 21, 2022 – December 21, 2023
last Updated
Variables
- Has the state enacted a law since May 21, 2022, that addresses authority to respond to public health emergencies?
- Has the state enacted a law since May 21, 2022, that limits authority regarding public health emergency orders?
- Has the state enacted a law that reallocates authority regarding public health emergency orders?
- Plus 5 others...
Act for Public Health: Strengthening of Public Health
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Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021- May 20, 2022
last Updated
Variables