Publications

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    Pediatric ADHD Medication Prior Authorization Policies in Medicaid Managed Care Plans

    Dataset

    Sep. 10, 2026

    This dataset captures prior authorization requirements and age restrictions for ADHD medications […]

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    Dataset

    Eviction Laws

    Jun. 11, 2020

    This legal map reviews housing laws in 40 U.S. cities, exploring their effects on racial inequity, mental health, and public health emergencies as of August 1, 2018.

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    Procedural Protections in Reproductive Health Care Conscience Laws

    May 7, 2020

    This dataset looks at state reproductive health care conscience laws (2019), focusing on procedural protections like immunity from civil liability and limits when patient safety is at risk.

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    COVID-19 Legal Research Resources

    Apr. 30, 2020

    This resource compiles tables tracking COVID-19 emergency declarations, mitigation policies, and topic-specific legal responses across all jurisdictional levels.

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    Global Abortion Laws relating to Self-Managed Abortion

    Apr. 2, 2020

    This dataset examines global laws regulating self-managed abortion in 180 countries and 40 jurisdictions, highlighting legal restrictions, requirements, and criminal penalties as of June 1, 2019.

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    City Nuisance Property Ordinances Map

    Feb. 28, 2020

    This dataset highlights city nuisance property ordinances in the 40 most populous U.S. cities (2017–2019), exploring their impact on public health and marginalized groups, including domestic violence survivors and individuals with disabilities.

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    State Fair Housing Protection Laws

    Feb. 28, 2020

    This dataset identifies key features of state fair housing laws across 49 states and DC, expanding federal protections under the Fair Housing Act, covering discrimination types and exemptions, in effect from August 1, 2017, to August 1, 2019.

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    Abortion Waiting Period Requirements

    Feb. 13, 2020

    This dataset analyzes state abortion waiting period laws requiring mandatory counseling and delays before procedures, as of August 31, 2020, including enforceability considerations.

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    Tobacco Pricing Strategy Laws

    Nov. 19, 2019

    This data explores state laws on tobacco pricing strategies, highlighting taxation and prevention measures to reduce consumption and improve public health through evidence-based policy.

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    State Landlord-Tenant Laws

    Aug. 21, 2019

    This dataset displays key features of state-level landlord-tenant laws across the U.S. as of August 1, 2017, to August 1, 2019, covering lease agreements, security deposits, property maintenance, and more.

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    Local Inclusionary Zoning Laws

    Aug. 6, 2019

    This dataset explores local inclusionary zoning laws requiring or incentivizing affordable housing development, highlighting opportunities for housing equity across ten U.S. jurisdictions.

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    Dataset

    Medicaid Coverage of Medication Assisted Treatment

    Aug. 1, 2019

    This dataset reviews Medicaid coverage of FDA-approved Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) drugs, highlighting statutes, regulations, and preferred drug lists effective as of August 2019.

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    Dataset

    Medication Assisted Treatment in State Correctional Facilities

    Aug. 1, 2019

    This dataset examines laws and policies on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in state correctional facilities, focusing on access to FDA-approved medications as of August 2019.

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    Federal Supplemental Security Income for Children with Disabilities

    May 9, 2019

    This dataset shows key features of the federal SSI program for children with disabilities (1996–2018), highlighting its role in assisting low-income families caring for severely disabled children.

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    Dataset

    School Discipline Laws

    May 7, 2019

    This dataset maps U.S. school discipline laws from 2008–2018, highlighting key features, trends, and disparities, including recent efforts to reduce exclusionary practices like expulsion and suspension.

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    Dataset

    Accelerating the Implementation of International Health Regulations in the European Region

    Apr. 30, 2019

    This dataset maps laws in four European countries implementing WHO's IHR(2005) to prevent, protect, and control the spread of diseases, developed with WHO and Swiss Federal Office of Public Health funding.