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Universal distracted driving laws
Prohibit all drivers from texting or talking on a cell phone while driving
Universal firearm background checks
Require both licensed firearm dealers and unlicensed (i.e., private) firearm sellers to conduct background checks of potential firearm purchasers; also known as comprehensive background checks
Universal motorcycle helmet laws
Require all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear a helmet; laws are established statewide and may also include mopeds and scooters
Universal school-based alcohol prevention programs
Provide all students with the information and skills to prevent alcohol use; programs can be delivered via a specific curriculum or as a component of classroom behavior management
Urban agriculture
Support food-producing and income-earning activities in urban environments (e.g., edible landscapes, front yard or rooftop gardens, window farming, hydroponics, livestock, etc.)
Value-based insurance design
Create financial incentives or remove financial disincentives to affect consumer choices and incentivize provision of cost efficient health care services
Value-based purchasing (VBP)
Use the purchasing power of employers and groups of insured individuals to create incentives and disincentives for health care providers to deliver high quality, high value care
Vehicle anti-idling initiatives
Implement anti-idling policies and awareness campaigns to reduce engine idling for passenger vehicles, school buses, and/or equipment and truck fleets
Vehicle inspection & maintenance (I/M) programs
Require scheduled testing of vehicles’ tailpipe and evaporative emissions; federally mandated in areas with particularly poor air quality
Voter registration initiatives
Increase the number of registered voters through initiatives that reduce barriers and expand accessibility, including automatic voter registration (AVR), voter registration drives, easing voter registration requirements, and expanding registration sites