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...
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...
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?
Statutory and Constitutional Right to 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
- Is the right to abortion explicitly protected by state law?
- Does the state have a statute protecting the right to an abortion up to viability?
- Does the state’s constitution protect the right to an abortion?
TRAP Laws - Hospitalization Requirements
This dataset looks at Targeted Regulation of Abortion Provider laws requiring facilities in which abortions are performed to be licensed hospitals.
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 abortions to be performed in a hospital?
- Has the law been held unenforceable in whole or in part?
- What conduct triggers hospitalization requirements? (Text response)
- What method of abortion triggers a hospitalization requirement?
- Does the law apply to abortions performed in the first trimester?
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
source
LawAtlas
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 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
source
LawAtlas
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...
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
source
LawAtlas
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...