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Emergency Declarations

This dataset contains emergency declarations and mitigation policies for each US state starting on January 20, 2020. The data are aggregated by the Policy Surveillance Program at the Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research, and are published and maintained at LawAtlas.org.

For more information about each field see the LawAtlas Project dataset page and the corresponding codebook.

URL

This table can be found at the following URL:

• lawatlas-emergency-declarations.csv

Schema

Name	Type	Description	Example
date	string	ISO 8601 date (YYYY-MM-DD) of the datapoint	2020-03-30
key	string	Unique string identifying the region	US_CA
lawatlas_mitigation_policy	integer [0-1]	Has the state instituted legal action aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19?	0
lawatlas_state_emergency	integer [0-1]	Is there an emergency declaration in effect in the state?	0
lawatlas_emerg_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the emergency declaration apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_travel_requirement	integer [0-1]	Is there a restriction on travelers?	0
lawatlas_traveler_type_all_people_entering_the_state	integer [0-1]	What types of travelers are restricted?	0
lawatlas_traveler_type_travelers_from_specified_states	integer [0-1]	What types of travelers are restricted?	0
lawatlas_traveler_type_travelers_from_specified_countries	integer [0-1]	What types of travelers are restricted?	0
lawatlas_traveler_type_general_international_travelers	integer [0-1]	What types of travelers are restricted?	0
lawatlas_traveler_type_all_air_travelers	integer [0-1]	What types of travelers are restricted?	0
lawatlas_requirement_type_traveler_must_self_quarantine	integer [0-1]	What does the traveler restriction mandate?	0
lawatlas_requirement_type_traveler_must_inform_others_of_travel	integer [0-1]	What does the traveler restriction mandate?	0
lawatlas_requirement_type_checkpoints_must_be_established	integer [0-1]	What does the traveler restriction mandate?	0
lawatlas_requirement_type_travel_requirement_must_be_posted	integer [0-1]	What does the traveler restriction mandate?	0
lawatlas_travel_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the restriction apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_home_requirement	integer [0-1]	Is there a requirement that residents stay home?	0
lawatlas_home_except_engaging_in_essential_business_activities	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_obtaining_necessary_supplies	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_accessing_emergency_services	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_caring_for_a_person_outside_the_home	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_caring_for_a_pet_outside_the_home	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_engaging_in_outdoor_activities	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_attending_religious_services	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_except_engaging_in_essential_health_care_services	integer [0-1]	What are the exceptions to the stay-at-home requirement?	0
lawatlas_home_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_curfew_reg	integer [0-1]	Is there a required curfew?	0
lawatlas_mask_requirement	integer [0-1]	Is there a requirement that residents use masks?	0
lawatlas_mask_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_business_close	integer [0-1]	Is there a requirement that businesses close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_all_non_essential_businesses	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_non_essential_retail_businesses	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_entertainment_businesses	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_personal_service_businesses	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_restaurants	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_bars	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_business_type_fitness_centers	integer [0-1]	What types of businesses are required to close?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_appliance_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_convenience_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_gas_stations	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_grocery_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_gun_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_hardware_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_liquor_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_pharmacies	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_marijuana_dispensaries	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_pet_stores	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_type_of_essential_retail_business_is_not_specified	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_essential_def_no_restriction_on_retail_businesses	integer [0-1]	What is considered an essential retail business?	0
lawatlas_business_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_rest_restrict	integer [0-1]	Is there a restriction on restaurant operations?	0
lawatlas_service_type_takeout	integer [0-1]	What type of service is allowed?	0
lawatlas_service_type_delivery	integer [0-1]	What type of service is allowed?	0
lawatlas_service_type_limited_on_site_service	integer [0-1]	What type of service is allowed?	0
lawatlas_rest_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_schools_requirement	integer [0-1]	Is there a requirement that schools close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_private_elementary_schools	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_private_secondary_schools	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_public_elementary_schools	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_public_secondary_schools	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_colleges_and_universities	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_technical_schools	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_type_type_of_school_not_specified	integer [0-1]	What type of schools are required to close?	0
lawatlas_schools_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_gathering_ban	integer [0-1]	Is there a ban on gatherings?	0
lawatlas_gathering_type	integer [0-17]	What size gatherings are banned? See codebook for more information.	0
lawatlas_gathering_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_med_restrict	integer [0-1]	Is there a restriction on medical procedures?	0
lawatlas_med_except_delay_would_threaten_patients_health	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_delay_would_threaten_patients_life	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_procedure_needed_to_treat_emergency	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_procedure_does_not_deplete_hospital_capacity	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_procedure_does_not_deplete_personal_protective_equipment	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_family_planning_services	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_except_no_exception_specified	integer [0-1]	What procedures are allowed under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_abortion_essential_new	integer [0-1]	Are abortion services permitted under the restriction?	0
lawatlas_med_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_correct_requirement	integer [0-1]	Is there a requirement regarding the operations of correctional facilities?	0
lawatlas_correct_facility_all_state_facilities	integer [0-1]	To what type of facility does the requirement apply?	0
lawatlas_correct_facility_all_department_of_corrections_facilities	integer [0-1]	To what type of facility does the requirement apply?	0
lawatlas_correct_facility_all_county_jails	integer [0-1]	To what type of facility does the requirement apply?	0
lawatlas_correct_facility_juvenile_detention_centers	integer [0-1]	To what type of facility does the requirement apply?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_intakes_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_duty_to_receive_prisoners_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_transfers_to_custody_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_release_of_inmates	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_rules_regarding_inmate_release_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_release_notice_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_cease_in_person_parole_hearings	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_develop_process_for_virtual_parole_hearings	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_type_visitation_suspended	integer [0-1]	What type of requirement exists?	0
lawatlas_correct_statewide	integer [0-1]	Does the requirement apply statewide?	0
lawatlas_state_preempt	integer [0-1]	Does the state explicitly preempt local regulation of social distancing?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_imposing_additional_social_distancing_limitations_on_essential_business	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_imposing_additional_restrictions_on_public_spaces	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_restricting_scope_of_services_of_an_essential_business	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_expanding_the_definition_of_non-essential_business	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_restricting_the_hours_of_operation_of_an_essential_business	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_imposing_restrictions_that_conflict_with_state_order	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_restricting_the_performance_of_an_essential_function	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_restricting_people_from_leaving_home	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_restricting_the_operations_of_schools	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_action_preempt_imposing_gathering_bans	integer [0-1]	What local measures are preempted by state action?	0
lawatlas_local_allow	integer [0-1]	Does the state explicitly allow local authorities to impose additional requirements?	0

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Data	Source	License and Terms of Use
Emergency declarations and mitigation policies	LawAtlas	CC BY