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

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.

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.

This article reviews the enforcement of occupational safety laws in the U.S. through inspections and penalties. Studies show mixed evidence on their long-term effectiveness in reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, urging more research.

This article reviews the effect of universal motorcycle helmet laws on increasing helmet use and reducing fatalities and injuries. Universal laws are shown to be effective, while partial laws have minimal impact.

This article discusses the effectiveness of gun registration and licensing requirements in reducing gun violence, exploring evidence and legal frameworks around firearms and gun violence. The impact remains uncertain due to inconsistent findings.

This article reviews ignition interlock programs aimed at reducing drunk-driving recidivism. While short-term effectiveness is noted, further research is needed to confirm its impact on reducing recidivism and improving public health outcomes.

This article reviews the effectiveness of waiting period laws for gun permits. While aiming to reduce gun-related harms, current research has insufficient evidence to determine their effectiveness as public health interventions.

This article evaluates Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws for firearms, which impose penalties for unsafe storage. Current evidence remains insufficient to validate CAP laws as public health interventions to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths.

This article discusses the effectiveness of cigarette excise taxes in reducing tobacco use and associated harms, highlighting systematic reviews showing decreased consumption due to price increases.

This article highlights evidence linking the Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 to reductions in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related crashes, showcasing it as a key public health intervention.

This article highlights evidence linking the Minimum Legal Drinking Age of 21 to reductions in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related crashes, showcasing it as a key public health intervention.

This article evaluates the effectiveness of bicycle helmet laws in reducing head injuries and fatalities, showing significant increases in helmet use and a reduction in head injuries as a result of the laws.

This article examines the negative impact of juvenile offenders being transferred to adult criminal courts, showing increased recidivism, violence, and mental health issues among youth processed in adult systems.

This article demonstrates that enhanced enforcement of seatbelt laws is an effective public health intervention, increasing seatbelt use and reducing both fatal and nonfatal injuries associated with traffic accidents.