Compare states by rule
list_states_by_ruleRead-onlyIdempotent
List the US states (and DC) that match one rule in BackPR's state rules data: every person must report suspected child abuse; camps need a state license (all camp types, only some or none statewide); or the staff-to-child ratio for school-age children, 3-year-olds or 4-year-olds in licensed childcare centers. Use it for questions like "Which states require everyone to report abuse?" or "Which state has the strictest school-age ratio?". Returns each matching state with its value and backpr.com links. Ratio rules list every state with a confirmed ratio, strictest first; the others list matching states by name.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| rule | Yes | "everyone_must_report": states where every person must report suspected child abuse. "camp_license_required": day and overnight camps need a state license. "camp_license_partial": only some camp types need one. "no_statewide_camp_license": no statewide camp license. "school_age_ratio", "ratio_3_year_olds", "ratio_4_year_olds": staff-to-child ratios in licensed centers. |
Output Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| note | Yes | ||
| rule | Yes | ||
| count | Yes | ||
| label | Yes | ||
| states | Yes | ||
| checked | Yes | ||
| cite_as | Yes | ||
| source_url | Yes | The backpr.com national page for this rule | |
| not_confirmed | No | Ratio rules only: states without a confirmed ratio |