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Model Laws LAPPAs legislative attorneys research issues from every vantage point and work with experts throughout the country to draft model laws that fit stakeholders needs. Its model legislation balances the needs of those in the public health and public safety fields with the unique nature of state legislative processes. LAPPA recognizes that legislative uniformity across state lines is beneficial but understands that each jurisdiction must address its own set of challenges. Innovative Initiatives Many initiatives that address substance use disorders throughout the justice system and in the community take place across the nation and often start with one person making a small change to an existing system.