Sentinel Surveillance of Emerging Laws Limiting Public Health Emergency Orders
This longitudinal dataset provides an overview of laws that limit the authority of a governor, state health agency, or state health official, regarding public health emergency orders.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2021 – May 20, 2022
last Updated
Mar 16, 2023
Variables
- Is there a law that was passed since January 1, 2021 that limits state executive authority regarding public health emergency orders?
- Does the law limit the governor’s authority regarding public health emergency orders?
- Does the law limit the authority of a state health official regarding public health emergency orders?
- Plus 1 other...
Ban the Box Laws
This dataset presents statutes, regulations, and executive orders that regulate Ban the Box policies in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, as of January 1, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
last Updated
Feb 28, 2023
Variables
- Does the state have a Ban the Box policy?
- Does the state Ban the Box policy regulate public employers?
- Does the state Ban the Box policy regulate private employers?
TRAP Laws - Abortion Facility Licensing Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be regulated under a distinct abortion facility licensing provision and/or meet special requirements regulating abortion providers.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there TRAP laws imposing facility licensing requirements on abortion providers?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers the regulation of facilities in which abortions are performed? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers regulation?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
- Plus 13 others...
Statutory and Constitutional Right to Abortion
This dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through November 1, 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Is the right to abortion explicitly protected by state law?
- Does the state have a statute protecting the right to an abortion up to viability?
- Does the state’s constitution protect the right to an abortion?
Restrictions on Public Funding of Abortion
This longitudinal dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through November 1 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws restricting the use of public resources for abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state restrict the use of government funds in the provision of abortion services?
- Does the state restrict the use of government facilities in the provision of abortion services?
- Plus 5 others...
State Abortion Laws
This State Abortion Laws dataset provides a general overview of these 16 regulatory areas within each state and includes laws in effect from December 1, 2018 through November 1, 2022.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health, Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws restricting the advertisement of abortions?
- Are there laws that prohibit the performance of certain abortions?
- Are there laws regulating abortion provider qualifications?
- Are there laws imposing reporting requirements related to abortions?
- Plus 11 others...
Abortion Bans
This dataset explores abortion bans in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through November 1, 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S states and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
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 Advertising Restrictions
This dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect between December 1, 2018, and November 1, 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws restricting the advertisement of abortions?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
Abortion Reporting Requirements
This dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from December 1, 2018 through November 1, 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws imposing reporting requirements related to abortions?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Is there a law requiring general reporting of an abortion procedure?
- Is there a law requiring reporting of abortion complications?
- Is there a law requiring an informed consent report?
- Plus 2 others...
Protecting Access to Abortion Clinics
This dataset explores abortion regulations in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect between December 1, 2018 and November 1, 2022, as well as case law and attorney general opinions that affect the enforceability of these laws.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - October 1, 2021
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws providing protections related to a facility or healthcare provider that provides abortion services?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the law provide for a buffer zone around the facility?
- Does the law provide for a bubble zone around those entering or exiting the facility?
- Plus 2 others...