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
Dec 21, 2023
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
Dec 21, 2023
Variables
Act for Public Health: Regulating Public Health Measures
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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
Dec 21, 2023
Variables
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
Dec 21, 2023
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
Dec 21, 2023
Variables
Act for Public Health: Reallocation of Public Health Authority
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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
Dec 21, 2023
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
Dec 21, 2023
Variables
Complete Streets
This dataset explores Complete Streets statutes, regulations, and policies in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. This dataset is valid through July 1, 2020.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
50 U.S Cities and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
last Updated
Dec 05, 2023
Variables
- Does the state have a Complete Streets policy?
- Is the Complete Streets policy mandatory?
- Does the policy assign a specific entity or entities to oversee implementation?
- Is there a deadline by which implementation of the policy must be completed?
- Plus 9 others...
Local Transportation and Tobacco Retail Laws
This cross-sectional dataset explores local transportation and tobacco retail policies that were enacted after the Highway Act of 1956 and in effect as of October 31, 2023.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, State and Local Governance
Geography
5 Local Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
October 31, 2023
last Updated
Oct 31, 2023
Variables
- Was the act/plan enacted after the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act of 1956?
- Does the state preempt local jurisdictions from enacting transportation policies or plans re: highways?
- Was community input documented as part of transportation planning?
- Does the jurisdiction have an equity statement on commitment on its website re: transportation plans/policies?
Post-Dobbs State Abortion Restrictions and Protections
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned nearly 50 years of precedent protecting the right to an abortion prior to viability. Previously under Roe v.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
June 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023
last Updated
Jun 01, 2023
Variables
- Does the state restrict the legal status of abortion?
- Did a trigger law come into effect?
- Does the state explicitly restrict access to medication abortion?
- Does the state explicitly restrict telehealth for abortion care?
- Does the state have an abortion "trafficking" ban?
- Plus 5 others...