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
source
LawAtlas
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?
School Discipline Laws
This map identifies and displays key features of state-level school discipline laws in effect from January 1, 2008 to December 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2008 - December 1, 2018
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does the state have a law regulating school discipline?
- Does the law regulate school expulsion policies?
- Does the law regulate school suspension policies?
- Must the individual circumstances of each violation be considered prior to expulsion or suspension?
- Plus 5 others...
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
source
LawAtlas
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...
State Landlord-Tenant Laws
The longitudinal data displayed on this map identifies and displays key features of state-level landlord-tenant laws in effect from August 1, 2017 through August 1, 2019.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
50 U.S states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Is there a landlord-tenant law?
- What dwellings, if any, are exempt from state landlord-tenant law?
- What are the landlord’s duties regarding maintenance of the dwelling?
- Plus 6 others...
Child Car Safety Seat Laws
A cross-sectional dataset looking at child car safety seat laws in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Injury and Violence Prevention, Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2015
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- What child restraint system(s) is/are required for children less than one year old?
- What child restraint system(s) is/are required for a one year old child?
- What child restraint system(s) is/are required for a two year old child?
- Plus 7 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
source
LawAtlas
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...
Procedural Protections in Reproductive Health Care Conscience Laws
This dataset identifies the procedural protections established by laws and regulations in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that protect the conscience rights of health care providers in the context of reproductive health care services.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 18, 2018 - December 31, 2019
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Is there a conscience law relating to abortion?
- Is there a conscience law relating to sterilization?
- Is there a conscience law relating to contraception?
- Is there a conscience law relating to emergency contraception?
- Is there a conscience law relating to any other reproductive health service?
Pharmacist Vaccination Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset displaying pharmacist vaccination laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia between January 1, 1990 and January 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2016
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- May a pharmacist administer substances to a patient?
- Does the law explicitly authorize pharmacists to vaccinate?
- If pharmacists are authorized to administer vaccines, does the law grant pharmacists prescriptive authority?
- If the state allows pharmacists to vaccinate, does a pharmacist need third party authorization in some circumstances?
- Plus 2 others...
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
source
LawAtlas
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...
Prior Authorization Policies for Pediatric ADHD Medication Prescriptions
This dataset examines features of state Medicaid prior authorization policies that pertain to pediatric ADHD medication treatment, including applicable ages, medication types, and criteria for approval.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does the state Medicaid program have a policy that requires prior authorization for ADHD medications prescribed to children younger than age 18 years?
- Does the policy specify ADHD medications that require prior authorization?
- Does the policy list criteria for approval?