State Preemption Laws
This longitudinal dataset captures state-level preemption laws from August 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024, in all 50 U.S. states.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states
collection
None
Date Range
August 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
last Updated
Jun 24, 2025
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 preempting Ban the Box?
- Does state law expressly preempt local firearm regulation?
- Plus 18 others...
Buprenorphine Prescribing Requirements and Limitations
This dataset is longitudinal and displays key features of state laws regarding buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder across all 50 states and the District of Columbia between March 1, 2023, to September 1, 2024.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
last Updated
Mar 26, 2025
Variables
- Does the state decriminalize buprenorphine possession?
- Does the state explicitly regulate buprenorphine prescribing for opioid use disorder (OUD)?
- Does the state include specific regulations for special populations (e.g., pregnant people)?
- Are there instances where the state regulates buprenorphine initiation dosage?
- Plus 15 others ...
Driver Education, Training, & Testing
This dataset is cross-sectional and displays key features of state laws regarding driver education and training requirements for new drivers across all 50 states and the District of Columbia in effect as of December 31, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
last Updated
Mar 17, 2025
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction expressly offer scholarships or subsidies for driver education?
- Does the law require or encourage classroom instruction at any point in the GDL process for unrestricted licensure?
- Other than supervised driving, how does the law expressly require or encourage opportunities for parental involvement in driver education or training?
- Plus 4 others ...
Novice Driver Licensing Laws
This dataset is cross-sectional and displays key features of state-level statutes and regulations regarding novice driver licensing requirements, including graduated driver licensing across all 50 states and the District of Columbia in effect as of December 31, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
last Updated
Mar 17, 2025
Variables
- Does the state expressly allow for a learner permit (i.e., can drive with in-car supervision)?
- What is the minimum age for obtaining a learner permit?
- Does the law expressly mandate a holding period between permit and next phase of licensure?
- What driving restrictions exist for learner permit holds?
- Plus 15 others ...
State Bills Relating to Vaccines in Schools and Provider Scopes of Practice
This longitudinal dataset captures legislation on school entry vaccination requirements, non-medical exemptions, and provider scopes of practice between January 1, 2023, and September 23, 2024, in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2023 - September 23, 2024
last Updated
Mar 03, 2025
Variables
- Has this state introduced a bill since January 1, 2023, addressing vaccination within the scope of this dataset?
- Is there a bill that adds a school entry vaccination requirement?
- Is there a bill that prohibits a school entry vaccination requirement?
- Is there a bill that limits non-medical exemptions for school vaccination requirements?
- Plus 3 others ...
Australian Active Built Environment Laws
This cross-sectional dataset provides an overview of the laws governing the built environment for walking and cycling, that were in effect as of November 29, 2021, in Australian state/territories.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
8 Australian states/territories
collection
None
Date Range
November 29, 2021 - November 29, 2021
last Updated
Feb 11, 2025
Variables
- Is there an Act which expressly requires decision makers to consider human health as an objective, when exercising functions under the planning Act?
- Is liveability expressly mentioned as an objective of the planning Act?
- Do any of the transport Acts expressly aim to encourage “public transport”?
- Plus 28 others …
Drug Induced Homicide Laws
This dataset is longitudinal, capturing drug induced homicide laws in effect on January 1, 2018 and valid through May 1, 2024. This dataset includes all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. federal law.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, and the United States
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2018 – May 1, 2024
last Updated
Jan 15, 2025
Variables
- Does the state have a specific drug induced homicide law?
- How does the statute classify the change brought against the accused?
- Is there an affirmative defense to prosecution based on good faith efforts to seek emergency assistance in response to an overdose?
- Is there a mandatory minimum sentence?
- Plus 4 others...
Act for Public Health: Public Health Preemption
This longitudinal dataset captures details of bills preempting public health measures introduced between January 1, 2021, and May 20, 2022, in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
Public Health Authority
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2022
last Updated
Jan 02, 2025
Variables
- Is there a bill involving the preemption of a public health emergency measure?
- What kind of public health measure is preempted?
Act for Public Health: Strengthening of Public Health
This longitudinal dataset captures details of legislation strengthening public health introduced between January 1, 2021, and May 20, 2022, in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
Public Health Authority
Date Range
January 1, 2021- May 20, 2022
last Updated
Jan 02, 2025
Variables
- Is there a bill that strengthens public health authority?
Act for Public Health: Regulating Public Health Measures
This longitudinal dataset captures details of legislation regulating public health measures introduced between January 1, 2021, and May 20, 2022, in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
Public Health Authority
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - May 20, 2022
last Updated
Jan 02, 2025
Variables
- Is there a bill in the state on a pandemic-related public health measure?