Response: National Legislation Implementing the IHR(2005)
This is a cross-sectional dataset displaying laws that respond to the international spread of communicable diseases in effect across four countries (Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, and Switzerland) as of February 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Infrastructure
Geography
4 countries
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
last Updated
Oct 31, 2019
Variables
- Is there a law requiring mobilization of resources to respond to an outbreak of communicable disease?
- Does the law designate an authority to lead the response to an outbreak of communicable disease?
- Does the law designate a secondary authority responsible for responding to an outbreak of communicable disease?
- Plus 9 others...
Preparation: National Legislation Implementing the IHR(2005)
This is a cross-sectional dataset displaying laws in effect across four countries to prepare for an outbreak of communicable disease as of February 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, Public Health Infrastructure
Geography
4 countries
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
last Updated
Oct 31, 2019
Variables
- Is there a law that regulates response to emergency situations?
- Is there a specific law on preparation for a communicable disease outbreak?
- Are specific authorities mandated to establish preparedness plans to respond to communicable disease outbreaks?
- Plus 9 others...
Surveillance and Alert: National Legislation Implementing the IHR(2005)
This is a cross-sectional dataset displaying national laws organizing surveillance of communicable diseases in effect across four countries (Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, and Switzerland) as of February 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Public Health Infrastructure
Geography
4 countries
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2019
last Updated
Oct 31, 2019
Variables
- Is there a law regulating the surveillance of human communicable diseases?
- Is there a disease notification system?
- Does the law regulate communication of information on the occurrence of diseases from sub-national to the national level?
- Is there a law regulating the designation of points of entry (PoE)?
- Plus 13 others...
Local Inclusionary Zoning Laws
This dataset identifies and displays key features of 10 local-level inclusionary zoning laws in effect as of December 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
10 cities
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
last Updated
Aug 29, 2019
Variables
- Does the municipality have an inclusionary zoning policy?
- When was the policy adopted?
- Is the policy mandatory for developers?
- What is the required set-aside?
- Are alternatives to the set-aside allowed?
- Plus 9 others...
Global Abortion Laws relating to Self-Managed Abortion
This dataset displays key features of abortion laws as they relate to self-managed abortion in 180 countries and 40 sub-national jurisdictions including in Australia and Mexico, all in effect as of June 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
180 countries and 40 sub-national jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
June 1, 2019 - June 1, 2019
last Updated
Jun 01, 2019
Variables
- Under which grounds, if any, is abortion permissible under the law?
- What health care professionals are legally permitted to provide an abortion?
- What tests are health professionals required to administer in order for a person to have an abortion?
- Where is abortion legally permitted to take place?
- Plus 1 other...
Federal Supplemental Security Income for Children with Disabilities
This page identifies and displays key features of the federal Supplement Security Income program, with a focus on children with disabilities that were in effect beginning January 1, 1996 and November 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Disabilities
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 1996 - November 1, 2018
last Updated
May 09, 2019
Variables
- Is there a federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for children with disabilities?
- Who is considered a "child" under the federal SSI program?
- Are there criteria a child must meet in order to be eligible for the federal SSI program?
- Is a federal application required for SSI eligibility for children?
- Plus 4 others...
Local Incentives to Improve Access to Healthy Foods
This map demonstrates key components of local-level small food retail laws in seven cities and counties that intend to stimulate healthier food retail through incentivization in effect as of August 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Food Safety
Geography
7 cities and counties
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
last Updated
Apr 23, 2019
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction have a policy promoting access to healthy foods?
- What types of incentives are included in the policy?
- Does the incentive distribute funding?
- What type of retail is eligible for the incentive?
- Does the law provide any incentive to retailers that accept government subsidized food assistance?
- Plus 7 others...
Local Just Cause Eviction & Retaliation Laws
The map identifies specific sections of common eviction related ordinances from 10 major U.S. cities that are in effect as of January 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
10 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
last Updated
Apr 23, 2019
Variables
- Does the law require just cause for eviction?
- Does the law prevent landlords from taking retaliatory actions against a tenant?
- Does the law prevent landlords from harassing a tenant?
State Rabies Vaccination Laws for Domestic Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets in the United States
This dataset includes data on state-level pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, and ferrets across the United States, as well as data on those laws referencing the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 9, 2018 - March 9, 2018
last Updated
Mar 28, 2019
Variables
- Does the state have pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets?
- Does the state have pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets entering the state?
- Does the state’s law reference any version of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV), Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control (Compendium)?
State Laws and Other Regulatory Policies Related to Pain Care
This dataset identifies and displays key features of more than 700 laws and other regulatory policies in effect as of December 31, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
last Updated
Nov 08, 2018
Variables
- Does the practice of medicine include the treatment of pain?
- Does the policy define addiction not based solely on physical dependence or tolerance?
- Does the policy define a maximum amount for a prescription of a controlled substance?
- Plus 18 others...