Laws Authorizing Involuntary Commitment for Substance Use
Published on PDAPS.org, this dataset details involuntary commitment laws along a number of key parameters to assist researchers, policymakers, members of the media, and others in understanding the current landscape of civil commitment policy across the U.S. as it relates to substance use.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
last Updated
Jan 20, 2022
Variables
- Is substance use disorder grounds for involuntary commitment under state law?
- Under which circumstances can an individual be held for involuntary commitment due to substance use disorder?
- What is the maximum duration of an inititial involuntary commitment?
- Who can initiate involuntary commitment?
- Plus 8 others...
State/Territory Eviction Laws
This cross-sectional dataset provides a comprehensive overview of eviction laws and regulations that were in effect as of January 1, 2021, and covers all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and eight U.S. territories
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
last Updated
Jan 12, 2022
Variables
- Is there a state/territory law regulating residential evictions?
- Does the law specify the type(s) of landlord(s) regulated?
- Does the law directly regulate the amount a landlord can charge as a fee for late rent?
- For what cause may a landlord evict a tenant?
- Does the law require that landlords have a just cause to terminate a tenancy at the end of a lease term?
- Plus 33 others...
Mold Remediation & Certification Laws
This dataset explores state laws requiring mold removal specialists be licensed and trained in mold remediation techniques.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2015
last Updated
Dec 14, 2021
Variables
- Does the state have a law regulating mold remediation?
- Are there penalties for violating the law?
- Does the law require photo documentation indicating that mold remediation is completed?
- Does the law require third party verification indicating that mold remediation is completed?
- Plus 4 others...
Certificate of Need Laws
This dataset shows states' use of certificate of need laws to determine if health care facilities are needed in specific locations.
Public Health Topic
Health Services, Public Health Infrastructure, State and Local Governance
Geography
50 U.S States
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 21, 2020 - August 21, 2020
last Updated
Sep 14, 2021
Variables
- Does state regulate certificate of need (CN)?
- What facility types require CN?
- Can facility be exempted from CN?
- Which entity is responsible for decision making?
- Plus 17 others...
Medicaid Coverage for Podiatric Care: A National Survey
This dataset identifies and displays key features of state Medicaid coverage for podiatric services across all 50 states and the District of Columbia in effect as of October 1, 2020.
Public Health Topic
Health Services
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
last Updated
Jul 14, 2021
Variables
- Are podiatric services covered for all classes of Medicaid beneficiaries?
- Is the frequency of podiatric visits limited over a specified period?
- Are there explicit limitations on coverage of routine foot care?
- Are there explicit limits on the number of routine foot care visits allowable per specified period?
- Plus 3 others
Local Eviction Laws
This dataset provides a comprehensive overview of eviction laws and regulations in 30 U.S. cities that were in effect as of January 1, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Housing
Geography
30 U.S Cities
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
last Updated
Jul 14, 2021
Variables
- Is there a law regulating residential evictions?
- Is there state/territory law preempting local eviction laws?
- Does the law specify the type(s) of landlord(s) regulated?
- Does the law directly regulate the amount a landlord can charge as a fee for late rent?
- Plus 35 others...
Insurance Coverage of Contraception
This dataset explores contraceptive coverage mandates in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia in effect from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2021.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2021
last Updated
May 24, 2021
Variables
- Is medical management curtailed?
- Are all drugs, devices, and products covered without cost-sharing, unless there is a covered therapeutic equivalent?
- Is device insertion and removal explicitly covered without cost-sharing?
- Which male methods of contraception are covered without cost-sharing?
- Plus 2 others...
Short-Term Emergency Commitment Laws
This dataset captures short-term emergency commitment laws in effect from October 1, 2014 through February 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
October 1, 2014 - February 1, 2016
last Updated
Apr 14, 2021
Variables
- Is there a state law regulating emergency commitment of an individual?
- Under which circumstances can an individual be held for emergency commitment?
- What is the duration of an emergency commitment?
- Who can initiate emergency commitment?
- Plus 5 others...
Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Laws
This is a longitudinal dataset displaying all HIA laws enacted or amended between January 1, 2012 and December 1, 2016.
Public Health Topic
Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
last Updated
Mar 21, 2021
Variables
- Has a health impact assessment (HIA) law been enacted or amended in the jurisdiction?
- Does the law require an HIA?
Vending Machine Sales of OTC Contraception
This dataset is cross-sectional and displays key features of vending machine sales of OTC contraception laws across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. in effect as of December 31, 2020.
Public Health Topic
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 31, 2020 - December 31, 2020
last Updated
Feb 11, 2021
Variables
- Is there an explicit restriction on the sale of OTC products in vending machines?
- Is there explicit authorization for the sale of OTC products in vending machines?
- Does indirect authorization for vending machines exist through a prohibition on the Board of Pharmacy regulating the retail sale of OTC products?