Model Policy Language
The scoring criteria for the four policy types were developed in consultation with the PETS Policy Advisory Committee and were informed by model policy language developed by Public Health Law Center and Public Health Institute.
The following Model Policies served as guides for developing scoring criteria to assess the relative strength of policies:

Disclaimer : PETS is currently under redesign, which began in January 2025. Updated data is expected to be available in 2026.
Available data includes policy matrices and policy briefs, which were last updated October 2024.
PHLC: Smoke-free and Tobacco-free Outdoor Areas: Model Ordinance (2021)