Publications

Dataset

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    State Minor Consent Laws for HIV/STI Services

    Mar. 12, 2025

    This longitudinal dataset captures more than 170 years of US state laws governing minors’ legal capacity to independently consent to sexual health services without the involvement of their parent or guardian.

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    Drug Induced Homicide Laws

    Jan. 16, 2025

    This dataset explores state and federal drug-induced homicide laws, highlighting variations in classification, sentencing, and legal elements across 52 jurisdictions from 2018–2019.

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    State Preemption Laws

    Dec. 11, 2024

    This dataset examines state preemption laws that restrict local governments' ability to legislate on key health-related issues, including firearms, race, and election policies.

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    Laws Addressing Public Health Authority to Respond to Emergencies

    Sep. 24, 2024

    This longitudinal dataset captures laws addressing authority to respond to public health emergencies that were enacted between May 21, 2022, and September 23, 2024, in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.

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    Overdose Prevention Center Laws

    May 21, 2024

    This is a longitudinal dataset analyzing statutes and regulations related to the establishment of overdose prevention centers and state pilot programs for overdose prevention centers as of November 1, 2023.

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    State Bills Relating to Vaccines in Schools and Provider Scopes of Practice

    Oct. 19, 2023

    This longitudinal dataset captures legislation addressing vaccines in schools and provider scopes of practice between January 1, 2023, and May 22, 2023, in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia.

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    Prescription Monitoring Program Laws Map

    Jan. 1, 2023

    This dataset explores U.S. prescription drug monitoring program laws, detailing reporting requirements, database access, data retention, and penalties for unlawful disclosure.