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...
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
source
Law Atlas
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
source
LawAtlas
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?
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 U.S. states
source
Law Atlas
Date Range
August 1, 2019 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Feb 28, 2023
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...
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
source
LawAtlas
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...
TRAP Laws - Ambulatory Surgical Center Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be licensed ASCs and meet regulations governing ambulatory surgical centers.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there TRAP laws requiring abortion providers to meet ambulatory surgical center requirements?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers the regulation of ambulatory surgical center requirements? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers regulation?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
- Plus 13 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
source
LawAtlas
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
source
LawAtlas
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...
Restrictions on Insurance Coverage of 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
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
last Updated
Jan 31, 2023
Variables
- Are there laws restricting insurance coverage of abortion?
- Has the law been limited in whole or in part?
- Does the state restrict private insurance coverage of abortions?
- Does the state restrict abortion coverage in the state’s Health Exchange plans?
- Does the law require that abortion coverage be available through some market plan?