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
collection
None
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...
Right to Try Laws
This dataset identifies and displays key features of Right to Try laws across all 50 states and the District of Columbia, from January 1, 2014 to October 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
collection
None
Date Range
January 1, 2014 - October 1, 2016
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does this state have a Right to Try law?
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
collection
None
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?
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
collection
None
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...
Emergency Suspension Powers
This page shows state laws that explicitly grant governors the power to suspend, amend, or create laws during emergencies
Public Health Topic
Public Health Infrastructure
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
collection
None
Date Range
June 21, 2017 - June 21, 2017
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- Does state law grant emergency powers to the governor to change law during a declared emergency?
- What emergency powers are granted to change law?
- What types of law may be changed?
Natural Gas Use and the Clean Power Plan
This page explores the effects the proposed Clean Power Plan regulation will have on the demand for natural gas in the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
52 Jurisdictions
collection
None
Date Range
June 18, 2014 - July 1, 2015
last Updated
Nov 12, 2020
Variables
- What was the 2012 Natural Gas Combined-Cycle (NGCC) power plant capacity factor for this state?
- What is US EPA's post redispatch assumed NGCC capacity factor for Existing Fleet (at target of up to 70%)?
- What will be the increased gas usage in this state at US EPA's target of up to 70%?
- 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
collection
None
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
collection
None
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
collection
None
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...
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
collection
None
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?