Residential Eviction Laws in 40 U.S. Cities
This map identifies and displays key features of state, county, and city-level laws governing the residential eviction process in 40 U.S. cities — the 10 largest cities in the four Census regions — in effect as of August 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
40 U.S. cities
collection
None
Date Range
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
last Updated
Jun 11, 2020
Variables
- Is a court order required for a lawful eviction?
- For what causes can a landlord evict a tenant?
- Does a landlord waive their right to evict for nonpayment of rent by accepting partial payment of rent?
- In cases of nonpayment of rent, how many days' notice must a tenant be given before a landlord may file for eviction?
- Plus 24 others...
COVID-19: State Emergency Declarations & Mitigation Policies
The data explore the legal measures in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from January 20, 2020 – July 1, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 20, 2020 - July 1, 2020
last Updated
Jul 01, 2020
Variables
- Has the state instituted legal action aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19?
- Is there an emergency declaration in effect in the state?
- Is there a restriction on travelers?
- Is there a requirement that residents stay home?
- Plus 10 others...
Office-Based Surgery Laws
This dataset identifies variation in states that have office-based surgery requirements in effect as of August 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016
last Updated
Sep 30, 2020
Variables
- Is there a law that regulates facilities that perform OBS generally?
- What conduct triggers regulation under the law? (Text response)
- What type of procedure triggers regulation?
- What percentage of procedures triggers regulation?
- What level of sedation triggers regulation?
- Plus 12 others...
Public Health Departments and State Patient Confidentiality Laws
This portal shows state statutes and regulations that address health departments’ ability to release and use personally identifiable information (PII) to promote public health and coordinate care.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Infrastructure, Health Communication and Information Technology, Chronic Disease
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
collection
None
Date Range
August 15, 2013 - August 15, 2013
last Updated
Nov 11, 2020
Variables
- Does state law require communicable diseases to be reported to a health department?
- Does state law include a provision regulating the release of general personally identifiable information (PII) held by the health department?
- Plus 15 others...
Youth Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Laws
This map identifies and displays key features of laws aimed at reducing harm from brain injuries occurring during youth sports activities across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention, Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2009 - July 1, 2017
last Updated
Nov 11, 2020
Variables
- Does state law specifically address youth sports TBIs?
- Does the law require a student athlete with a suspected TBI to be removed from play?
- Must the parent or guardian be notified of the suspected or diagnosed TBI?
- Does the law specify requirements for a return-to-play policy?
- Does the law specify requirements for a return-to-learn policy?
- Plus 5 others...
Cottage Foods
This dataset presents statutes and regulations that address state cottage food laws and food freedom laws in effect as of September 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Food Safety
Geography
50 states and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does the state allow the sale of cottage foods?
- In what year was the sale of cottage foods authorized?
- Who is allowed to sell cottage foods?
- What types of cottage food sales are allowed?
- What are the requirements to establish a cottage food operation?
- Plus 3 others...
Communicable Disease Intervention Protocol
These data provide information about the state laws and regulations that dictate how and to what extent a health department may intervene when communicable diseases appear in their jurisdiction.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
collection
None
Date Range
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does the state law address communicable disease intervention?
- What event initiates such an intervention?
- Who is responsible for performing the intervention?
- What are the required or permitted actions that a state government may take when intervening?
Regulation of Oil & Gas Wastes Containing TENORM
This dataset explores how states handle the disposal of TENORM and/or NORM waste from oil and gas operations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia in effect as of December 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 1, 2016 - December 1, 2016
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does the state have a specific provision regulating disposal of oil & gas wastes containing NORM or TENORM?
- Does the state have a general provision regarding the licensing of NORM/TENORM?
- Is this an agreement state?
- Does the state law define TENORM?
- Does the state law define NORM?
- Plus 10 others...
Right to Try Laws
This dataset identifies and displays key features of Right to Try laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, from January 1, 2014 to October 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does this state have a Right to Try law?
Involuntary Outpatient Commitment Laws
This map identifies and displays key features of involuntary outpatient commitment laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, from January 1, 2000 to March 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
50 states and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2000 - March 1, 2016
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Is there a state law regulating involuntary outpatient commitment?
- What are the criteria for involuntary outpatient commitment of an individual?
- Who can initiate involuntary outpatient commitment?
- Can a patient refuse medication once in treatment?
- Plus 5 others...