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...
Pre-Abortion 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 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...
Medication Abortion 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 explicitly regulating the provision of medication abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state require medication abortion to be provided in accordance with the FDA approved regimen?
- What type of health care provider must provide medication abortions?
- Plus 5 others...
Abortion Requirements for Minors
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 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 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...
Abortion Provider Qualifications
This dataset identifies variation in states that have provider qualification requirements 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 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...
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?
ASTHO: Overdose Prevention Harm Reduction Policies
This cross-sectional dataset reviews all 50 states, District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories’ statutes and regulations related to community distribution of opioid antagonists, fentanyl test strips, and establishing overdose prevention centers as of January 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
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2023
last Updated
Jan 01, 2023
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction have a law authorizing an overdose prevention center?
- Are fentanyl test strips legally authorized in the jurisdiction?
- Is there a law facilitating community distribution of fentanyl test strips?
- Does the jurisdiction provide liability protections for laypeople or the general public to administer naloxone?
- Is there a law facilitating community distribution of naloxone?
Fetal Burial Requirements
One way states regulate abortion access is by imposing requirements related to the disposal of tissue after an abortion has occurred. Although most states do not specifically regulate the disposal of aborted embryonic or fetal tissue, some states mandate the burial or cremation of such tissue.
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
Nov 01, 2022
Variables
- Are there requirements related to the burial or cremation of aborted fetal tissue?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the law mandate the burial or cremation of aborted fetal tissue?
- What are the requirements related to the burial/cremation of aborted fetal tissue?
- Plus 3 others...