These data capture details of deflection laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia as of September 1, 2024, identifying who qualifies for deflection, when deflection may be used, and how the programs are monitored and evaluated by the state. 

The dataset is part of a collection funded by FORE to understand how law and policy are shaping response efforts to the opioid crisis in the United States. The datasets capture laws governing drug decriminalization, drug paraphernalia, drug induced homicide, Good Samaritan laws, Medicaid expansion and 1115 Waivers, and the proceedings related to opioid settlement litigation. These datasets and more can be explored on LawAtlas.org.