Law & Crime
Crime rates, incarceration, and public safety statistics by state.
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Abortion Laws by State
13 states have total abortion bans after Dobbs. Gestational limits, waiting periods, and provider access for all 50 states.
Age of Consent by State
32 states set the age of consent at 16. California and Florida require 18. Romeo and Juliet exemption status for all 50 states.
Alienation of Affection States
Five states still allow alienation of affection claims on June 25, 2026. New Mexico ended the tort in January 2026, and Illinois did so in 2016.
Car Inspections by State
Massachusetts and New York require annual safety and emissions inspections. 20 states, including Florida and Michigan, require neither.
Civil Asset Forfeiture by State
Maine and New Mexico use criminal forfeiture only. Massachusetts and Alabama let law enforcement keep up to 100% of forfeiture proceeds.
Cousin Marriage Legality
First-cousin marriage is fully legal in 16 states, allowed with conditions in 8, and banned in 26 states.
Death Penalty by State
27 states retain the death penalty in 2026. 23 states have abolished capital punishment. 4 states have a gubernatorial moratorium on executions.
Legal Drinking Age by State
All 50 states set the minimum drinking age at 21. Thirty-two states allow limited exceptions for underage consumption.
Dry States 2026
No US state is completely dry in 2026, but 33 states allow dry counties or local alcohol bans.
DUI Penalties by State
Alaska requires 72 hours mandatory jail for a first DUI. Arizona requires 10 days. Utah has the country's lowest BAC limit at 0.05%.
Dumpster Diving Laws by State
No statewide blanket ban was identified in all 50 states reviewed. Posted private property still creates trespassing risk in states like NC and FL.
Exotic Pet Laws by State
27 states ban private ownership of big cats and primates. 20 states require a permit. North Carolina has no statewide restriction on exotic animals.
Fireworks Laws by State
29 states permit most consumer fireworks. Hawaii, Nevada, and Wyoming rely on local rules, while Massachusetts bans all consumer fireworks.
Flamethrower Legality by State
48 states have no statewide flamethrower permit or ban in the current source set. California requires a permit, and Maryland bans possession.
Concealed Carry Laws by State
Twenty-nine states allow permitless carry in 2026, while permit requirements and reciprocity rules vary by state.
Happy Hour Laws by State
Happy hour is banned in 6 states on this map. Indiana changed on July 1, 2024, while 24 states restrict or ban bottomless mimosas.
Homestead Exemption by State
Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and South Dakota have unlimited homestead protection. New Jersey and Pennsylvania have none.
Lottery Winner Anonymity
Twelve states allow anonymous lottery claims, 12 use prize thresholds or limits, and 21 make winners public. Five states have no lottery.
Marijuana Laws by State
Twenty-four states have legalized recreational marijuana. Medical access, possession limits, and decriminalization rules vary by state.
Marriage Age by State
At least 18 states ban marriage under 18 with no exceptions, while other states still allow minors to marry under limited rules.
Speed Limits by State
Texas posts the highest speed limit at 85 mph on SH 130. Hawaii tops out at 60 mph. All 50 states ranked by rural interstate speed limit.
Occupational Licensing by State
Hawaii and Nevada have the heaviest average licensing burdens. Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Utah, and North Dakota have the lightest.
One-Party Consent States
38 states let a participant record without telling the others. California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, and Washington require all-party consent.
Public Toplessness Laws by State
New York, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico are green on this map. Indiana and Tennessee are red, while 14 states remain ambiguous.
Rainwater Harvesting Laws by State
Rainwater harvesting is legal in all 50 states. Colorado caps residential storage at 110 gallons, while Utah allows up to 2,500 gallons.
Right-to-Work States
Twenty-six states have right-to-work laws in 2026. Michigan repealed its law effective March 30, 2024, leaving 24 states without one.
Self-Serve Gas Laws by State
New Jersey is the only state on this map where self-serve gas is illegal statewide. Oregon changed in 2023 and now allows self-service.
Serial Killers by State
Alaska has the highest serial killer rate at 0.867 per 100,000 residents. Hawaii is lowest, and California has the highest raw count at 128.
Sleeping in Your Car by State
Texas allows up to 24 hours at rest areas. Florida allows 3 hours for the general public, while Virginia bans overnight parking.
Squatters Rights by State
Arizona has one of the shortest adverse possession periods at 3 years, while New Jersey and Texas require up to 30 years.
Stand Your Ground Laws by State
30 states have statutory Stand Your Ground laws with no duty to retreat. 11 states require retreat before using deadly force in public.
Sunday Car Sales Laws by State
Sunday dealer car sales are banned in 12 states on this map. Texas and Michigan still restrict Sunday vehicle sales in narrower ways.
Strange Laws by State
See weird laws by state, including strange, outdated, local, and surprising laws with plain-English notes on what each law means.
Zoning and Land Use by State
Texas, Wyoming, and Idaho are the easiest states on this map for low-burden rural building. California, New York, and Hawaii are the toughest.
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