State Legislation

Advocacy Is Local

State legislatures can often meet needs in a way that Congress cannot, making grassroots advocacy even more essential. The College monitors all 50 states to not only defend against unwelcome legislation, but also to proactively identify issues and develop strategies that ACS Chapters can use to make the best use of their resources.

State Advocacy Resources

Toolkits and Guides

Our resources will help you learn about the many facets of grassroots advocacy and navigate the plethora of web-based information on state-related issues.

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State Legislation Tracker

This interactive tool breaks down every individual piece of legislation we’re tracking by state, helping you stay informed about the issues that affect you locally and how/when we need your help.

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Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act

The Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act (UEVHPA) is model legislation developed in 2006 by the Uniform Law Commission. States enacting this model bill recognize during a declared emergency the licensure of physicians and health practitioners in other states if those professionals have registered with a public or private registration system.

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