ASTHO: Overdose Prevention Peer Support Programs
This is a cross-sectional dataset of laws and regulations related to peer support access in substance misuse related services that looks at state requirements and standards for those working as peer support specialists as of July 1, 2023.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. States, the District of Columbia, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
collection
Date Range
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
last Updated
May 22, 2024
Variables
- Does jurisdictional law provide or require funding for peers who provide support for individuals with substance use?
- Does jurisdictional law create or recognize a credentialing process for peer support specialists?
- Does jurisdictional law require supervisors of peer support specialists to hold a professional license?
Overdose Prevention Center Laws
Overdose prevention centers (OPCs) are facilities where controlled substances, obtained outside the center, may be consumed in a safe environment with monitoring by staff. These centers are intended to lessen the risk of overdose and often also provide access to critical services such as syringe
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
Date Range
January 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
last Updated
May 21, 2024
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction have a law authorizing an overdose prevention center?
Anti-Bullying Laws
This longitudinal dataset provides a comprehensive overview of anti-bullying laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, from January 1, 1999, through January 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia
collection
Date Range
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2018
last Updated
Apr 25, 2024
Variables
- Does the state regulate bullying?
- Does the law define bullying?
- Does the law regulate cyberbullying?
- Does the law recognize the link between bullying and adverse outcomes?
- Plus 19 others...
Sentinel Surveillance of Emerging Drug Decriminalization Legislation
The dataset is longitudinal, capturing movement in laws and bills from March 15, 2022, to August 1, 2022.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
collection
Date Range
March 15, 2022 - August 1, 2022
last Updated
Mar 21, 2024
Variables
- Is there legislation in the state that decriminalizes personal possession of controlled substances?
- Is there a state law in effect that decriminalizes personal possession of controlled substances?
Complete Streets
This dataset explores Complete Streets statutes, regulations, and policies in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. This dataset is valid through July 1, 2020.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
50 U.S Cities and the District of Columbia
collection
Date Range
July 1, 2020 - July 1, 2020
last Updated
Dec 05, 2023
Variables
- Does the state have a Complete Streets policy?
- Is the Complete Streets policy mandatory?
- Does the policy assign a specific entity or entities to oversee implementation?
- Is there a deadline by which implementation of the policy must be completed?
- Plus 9 others...
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
collection
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
This dataset provides a high-level overview of state abortion restrictions and protections enacted post-Dobbs, tracking key legal developments from June 1, 2022, through June 1, 2023.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
PDAPS
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
collection
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
collection
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
collection
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?