Publications

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    State Minor Consent Laws for HIV/STI Services

    Dataset

    Mar. 12, 2025

    This longitudinal dataset captures more than 170 years of US state laws governing minors’ legal […]

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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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    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.

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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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    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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    PDMP Implementation Dates

    Jun. 1, 2017

    This dataset details the implementation dates for state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), including enactment, operation, and access, based on data from Brandeis’ PDMP TTAC.

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    Health Impact Assessments and Health in All Policies Maps

    Apr. 5, 2017

    This dataset explores the role of Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) and Health in All Policies (HiAP) approaches in decision-making and highlights state-level bills and laws from 2012-2016 related to these approaches.

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    Local Legal Marijuana Laws in Washington State Map

    Apr. 3, 2017

    This dataset outlines the legal and regulatory framework for marijuana in Washington state following the decriminalization of recreational use. It discusses local ordinances on zoning, siting, and access, presenting data from a longitudinal dataset.

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    Dataset

    State Radon Laws

    Mar. 20, 2017

    This dataset explores state laws addressing radon risks, including mitigation, testing, and disclosure provisions aimed at reducing public health impacts like lung cancer.

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    Regulation of Oil & Gas Wastes Containing TENORM

    Mar. 15, 2017

    This dataset examines state laws governing disposal of radioactive waste from oil and gas fracking, focusing on radon-related risks and protective measures for public health.

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    King County, Washington Healthy Housing Policies Map

    Mar. 6, 2017

    This dataset examines King County's housing ordinances aimed at improving health through policies targeting habitability, injury prevention, air quality, and lead exposure in housing units.

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    Recreational Marijuana Laws

    Feb. 8, 2017

    This dataset examines recreational marijuana laws, detailing regulatory agencies, sale and possession restrictions, tax rates, licensing fees, and other relevant state-level legal issues.

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    Dataset

    Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

    Feb. 1, 2017

    This dataset explores medical marijuana dispensary regulations across 24 states and D.C., focusing on registration, licensing, operations, and the number and location of dispensaries, from 2014 to 2017.

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    Medical Marijuana Caregiver Rules

    Feb. 1, 2017

    This dataset analyzes medical marijuana caregiver laws across 28 jurisdictions, detailing caregiver qualifications, permissible activities, and patient assistance guidelines from 2014 through 2017.

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    Medical Marijuana Product Safety

    Feb. 1, 2017

    This dataset analyzes state laws on medical marijuana product safety, including preparation, testing, packaging, labeling, and advertising, in effect from 2014 to 2017 across jurisdictions with comprehensive programs.

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    Medical Marijuana Laws for Patients

    Feb. 1, 2017

    This dataset examines medical marijuana laws for patients across 27 states and D.C., including qualifying conditions, usage locations, patient possession limits, and non-resident regulations, from 2014 to 2017.