Publications

Dataset

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    Dataset

    State Supplemental Payments for Children with Disabilities

    Nov. 1, 2018

    This dataset maps state-level SSP laws for children with disabilities (1996–2018), showing how SSP benefits complement federal SSI to address unique costs, reduce insecurity, and support families.

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    Laws Authorizing Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use

    Oct. 1, 2018

    This dataset outlines state laws related to the involuntary commitment of individuals for substance use and addiction, a response to the opioid crisis. It provides a detailed legal map created by LawAtlas.org.

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    Cottage Food Laws Map

    Jul. 25, 2018

    This dataset outlines U.S. cottage food and food freedom laws as of Sept. 1, 2017, detailing who can sell home-made foods, sales venues, inspection, disclosure, and limits on cottage food operations.

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    Pain Management Clinic Laws

    Jun. 1, 2018

    This dataset focuses on state laws regulating pain management clinics, their owners, and physicians, capturing laws in effect from January 1, 2006 through June 1, 2018, in response to the opioid crisis.

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    Disclosure of Environmental Conditions Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset examines U.S. state laws requiring residential property sellers to disclose environmental hazards, like asbestos, radon, and lead paint. It includes a 2017 dataset tracking disclosure rules to protect buyer health and property values.

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    Soil Vapor Intrusion Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset maps U.S. state laws on soil vapor intrusion, where underground chemicals contaminate indoor air. It includes a 2017 dataset showing state-by-state public health and safety regulations to address this pathway of chemical exposure.

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    Electronic Cigarette Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset maps U.S. laws on e-cigarettes, covering age limits, product definitions, ingredient rules, and packaging standards in 2016–2017, highlighting efforts to regulate sales, use, and public health impacts.

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    Office-Based Surgery Laws

    Mar. 14, 2018

    This dataset maps 2016 state laws regulating non-hospital facilities performing office-based surgeries and procedures, focusing on facility requirements, anesthesia use, and reproductive health care.

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    Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

    Oct. 1, 2017

    This dataset examines state statutes and regulations on the direct dispensing of controlled substances by physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to patients in an office setting, valid through October 1, 2017.

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    Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice

    Aug. 1, 2017

    This dataset analyzes nurse practitioner scope of practice laws across states from 2015–2017, detailing variations in autonomy, prescribing privileges, collaboration requirements, and permitted activities under full or limited practice authority.

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    Baby-Friendly Hospital Laws

    Jul. 27, 2017

    This dataset explores state laws and regulations encouraging or requiring hospitals to adopt breastfeeding-friendly practices under the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, including the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

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    Youth Sports Concussion Laws Map

    Jul. 1, 2017

    This dataset maps state laws aimed at preventing traumatic brain injuries in youth sports, highlighting secondary prevention efforts like return-to-play protocols and parental notification.

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    Syringe Possession Laws Map

    Jul. 1, 2017

    This dataset maps laws impacting syringe possession, highlighting efforts to reduce HIV and other communicable diseases by addressing high-risk behaviors among injection drug users.

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    Syringe Distribution Laws Map

    Jul. 1, 2017

    This dataset maps syringe distribution laws, detailing paraphernalia regulations and their impact on preventing HIV transmission and supporting public health among injection drug users.

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    Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Acute and Emergency Care

    Jul. 1, 2017

    This dataset examines state opioid prescribing guidelines for acute and emergency care, focusing on requirements, recommendations, and penalties for non-compliance, valid through July 1, 2017.