| State | Type of Action | Action | Summary | Status |
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| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The order makes changes to standards of care. The order prohibits price gouging. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has expanded the scope of practice for certain healthcare professionals; directed various Boards to adopt emergency rules related to practice by out-of-state healthcare practitioners; expanded capacity of healthcare facilities; required shareholder meetings to be reduced; and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has extended the tax deadline to July 15. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has postponed the upcoming primary runoff election to July 14. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has temporarily authorized DOT to suspend rules surrounding motor carriers. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has temporarily suspended evictions. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Directive | Governor Kay Ivey (R) and the State Health Officer have ordered entertainment venues, athletic facilities, close-contact service providers, furniture stores, clothing and shoe stores, department stores, book stores, and more to close. Refer to link. The order ceases non-emergency medical and dental procedures. The order prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people. The order closes all on-premise dining facilities. Take-out and delivery are available. |
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| Alabama | Executive Action | School Closures | Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that K-12 schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year. | Active |
| Alabama | Executive Action | Stay Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Directive | Governor Kay Ivey (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; food establishments; media; critical manufacturing; certain professional services; all sectors on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list; and more. Refer to Order. Essential businesses remaining open must limit occupancy to no more than 50%; implement social distancing protocols; and comply with the CDC's sanitation guidelines. |
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| Alabama | Legislative Action | HB 186 | Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health to be used for Coronavirus response and preparedness activities. | Enacted |
| Alabama | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Alabama Legislature has adjourned until April 28. | N/A |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | Department of Public Health Emergency Rule |
The Department of Health has issued an emergency rule amending existing rules to define "definitive care facility" as a facility that has the capability to render care to conclusively manage a patient's current medical condition. | Active |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | Department of Public Health Emergency Rule |
The Department of Public Health has issued an emergency order to add "COVID-19 from providers and all Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-associated Coronavirus test results from laboratories" to the list of immediate, extremely urgent disease and condition list in Appendix I. COVID-19 must be reported to the County or State Health Department by telephone within 4 hours of presumptive diagnosis. | Active |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | Department of Public Health Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency rule that states that all non-work related gatherings of 25 people or more are prohibited. The rule states that the order does not apply to first responders, licensed healthcare professionals, and their essential employees. The rule states that all hospitals must prohibit visitation of all visitors, as defined by the facility, and non-essential health care personnel. | Active |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | Board of Nursing Emergency Rule |
The Board of Nursing has adopted an emergency order that states that for the entirety of the public health emergency, a licensed nurse may delegate particular nursing activities to nursing students that are currently enrolled in approved nursing schools and employed as nursing aides in licensed healthcare facilities. | Active |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | State Board of Medical Examiners and Medical Licensure Commission Emergency Rule |
The Board has issued an emergency related to emergency certificate of qualification by endorsement and emergency. The rules are intended to allow for expedited issuance of certificates of qualification to qualified physicians. | Active |
| Alabama | Regulatory Action | State Board of Medical Examiners Emergency Rule |
The State Board of Medical Examiners has issued an emergency order that allows physician assistant applicants who satisfy the to receive an emergency license to practice as a physician assistant. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | School Closure – Governor’s Health Mandate 002 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has closed state libraries, museums, archives, and residential schools. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | Retail Closure -Governor’s Health Mandate 003 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has ordered all bars, breweries, restaurants, food and beverage kiosks or trucks, and other establishments serving food or beverages to stop on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. All entertainment facilities shall be closed to the public, including theaters, gyms and fitness centers, bowling alleys, and bingo halls. |
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| Alaska | Executive Action | Governor’s Health Mandate 004 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has ordered a travel restriction on people that have traveled to areas of widespread, ongoing community spread. Refer to order. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | Governor’s Health Mandate 005 and 006 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has required all patients, providers, hospitals and surgical centers to postpone or cancel all non-urgent or elective procedures for three months to decrease the overall impact on the Alaska health care structure and preserve personal protective equipment. The governor has also required elective oral health care procedures to be postponed for a period of one month. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | Retail Closures; Mass Gatherings - Governor's Health Mandate 007 | Governor Mike Dunleavy has ordered the closure of all personal care businesses where the customers are within six feet of each other. This order includes hair salons, day spas, nail salons, and tattoo parlors. This order also prohibits gathers of more than 10 people. |
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| Alaska | Executive Action | School Closure; Governor’s Health Mandate 008 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has ordered all public and private schools to close through May 1. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Governor’s Health Mandate 009 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has ordered salons, spas, nail salons, barber shops, tattoo shops, massage shops, and tanning facilities to close. The order prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people. |
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| Alaska | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Governor’s Health Mandate 010 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has ordered all people arriving in Alaska, whether resident, worker or visitor, are required to self-quarantine for 14 days and monitor for illness. | Active |
| Alaska | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure - Governor’s Health Mandate 011 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; public safety; gas stations; media; transit; food stores; hardware stores; laundromats; and more. Refer to list. |
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| Alaska | Executive Action | Governor’s Health Mandate 012 | Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) has prohibited all in-state travel between communities, whether resident, worker, or visitor, unless travel is to support critical infrastructure, or for critical personal needs. Refer to Essential Business Link for critical infrastructure. | Active |
| Alaska | Legislative Action | HB 312 SB 242 |
Mandates that, for the duration of the state emergency and for 30 days thereafter, when determining the eligibility of an individual for medical assistance the individual is entitled to receive the same level of medical assistance as the individual would have received had there been no Alaska permanent fund dividend program and no money paid to the individual by another state or federal program because of the outbreak of novel coronavirus disease. | 1st Chamber |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Declaration of State Emergency | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19 which allows for the expenditure of emergency funds and use of the Division of Emergency Management. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has ordered proactive measures to protect against COVID-19. It orders the Department of Health Services to issue emergency rules for skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, and assisted living facilities. It orders the Department of Health Services and the Department of Insurance to require all insurers regulated by the state cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing regardless if the lab is in network. It orders the Department of Health Services and the Department of Insurance to require all insurers regulated by the state to cover telemedicine visits at a lower costsharing point than in-office visits. It orders the Department of Health Services and all Arizona health regulatory boards to prohibit, investigate, and take action against any licensed health professional or institution that engages in price gouging in relation to COVID-19. Price gouging is defined as the provider or institution charging a grossly higher price than that which was charged before the onset of the emergency. | N/A |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-08 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has temporarily suspended requirements related to drivers’ licenses. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Retail Closure- Executive Order No. 2020-09 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has ordered restaurants in Arizona counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases to provide dine-out options only, and that all bars in those counties close. This also applies to movie theaters and gyms. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has halted all elective surgeries in the state of Arizona to free up medical resources and maintain the capacity for hospitals and providers to continue offering vital services. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an order related to unemployment benefits. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Essential Business Definitions - Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has prohibited the closure of essential businesses and services. Essential businesses includes: healthcare operations; human services; essential infrastructure; stores that sell groceries and medicines; shipping and logistics; transportation; hotels; and more. Refer to order. Additional guidance on 4/3/20 called for the closure of barber shops, tanning salons, spas and massage parlors. In addition, outdoor spaces that do not allow for social distancing such as basketball courts or communal pools. However daycare centers, personal hygiene services, hotels & motels are all still considered to be essential. |
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| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an order implementing an Enhanced Surveillance Advisory requiring hospitals and testing laboratories to report key metrics. The Arizona Department of Health Services and local health authorities will be empowered to access confidential patient information, including medical records, to identify, diagnose, treat and track persons who may have been exposed. To protect the privacy of patients, any identifying information received from the advisory is confidential. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an order temporarily suspending evictions. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-15 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an order related to the expansion of telemedicine. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-16 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an order requiring hospitals to increase the amount of hospital bed capacity in the state, take steps to optimize staffing levels, and maximize critical resources. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has ordered state agencies and boards will defer requirements to renew licenses that have an expiration date between March 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020 by six months from the expiration date, unless those requirements can be completed online. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Stay at Home Order- Executive Order No. 2020-18 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Essential businesses are still defined by EO 2020-12. |
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| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-19 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has ordered that pets and animals in Arizona can now be examined by their veterinarians through telemedicine, and veterinary providers cannot charge more for a telemedicine visit than they would for an in-person visit. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-20 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has allowed pharmacists to dispense emergency refills of maintenance medications for a 90-day supply and an additional 90-day supply if needed. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-21 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an executive order halting evictions in the state for small businesses and nonprofits that are unable to pay rent due to financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also encourages commercial landlords to defer rent payments for small business tenants facing economic hardship due to COVID-19 and consider waiving all fees and interest associated with late payments. Under the order, evictions will be halted until May 31. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-22 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an executive order requiring all residential care institutions, nursing care institutions, and related facilities staff to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), implement symptom checks for those entering the facility, and offer electronic communication if visitation is restricted and more. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-23 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an executive order expanding healthcare reporting requirements on hospitals and health care providers | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-24 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an executive order requiring travelers to Arizona from an area with substantial community spread through any airport in the state to isolate or quarantine themselves upon arrival for 14 days. Does not apply to airline employees; military personnel; healthcare workers; human services personnel; workers conducting essential infrastructure operations; and workers providing essential governmental functions. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-25 | Governor Doug Ducey (R) has issued an executive order allowing Arizona restaurants to repackage and sell grocery items they have on hand, including items not normally packaged and labeled for resale. | Active |
| Arizona | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Public K-12 schools will close for the remainder of the school year. | Active |
| Arizona | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Suspended | The Arizona Legislature has suspended session until at least April 13. | N/A |
| Arizona | Legislative Action | SB 1051 | Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | Enacted |
| Arizona | Legislative Action | SB 1692 | Appropriates $50 million for Arizona’s COVID-19 response— funding to assist Arizona residents needing eviction assistance, small businesses, food banks and the homeless population through its various appropriations. | Enacted |
| Arizona | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Services Emergency Rule |
The Department published an emergency rule related to health care institutions licensing. | Effective |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Declaration of Emergency | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-05 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has temporarily suspended the state’s telemedicine act. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-06 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered all state agencies to identify statutes and rules that delay an agency’s ability to render maximum assistance to citizens adhering to guidelines to prohibit the spread of COVID-19. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-08 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered funds to be released to defray program and administrative costs associated with COVID-19. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-09 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered an extension of the state tax deadline to July 15. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 20-10 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has prohibited gatherings of 10 or more people. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-11 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered the creation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Steering Committee. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-12 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has suspended provisions requiring in-person witnessing and notarization of legal documents. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 20-13 | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has prohibited gatherings of 10 or more people within any confined indoor or outdoor space. Businesses must implement social distancing protocols such as limiting the number of people who can enter the facility. Commercial lodging and rentals must be limited to authorized guests such as first responders and healthcare professionals. |
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| Arkansas | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered all K-12 public schools to close through April 17. This was an announced at a press conference. No textual document is available. | Active |
| Arkansas | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) has ordered all restaurants and bars to halt on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. The governor also ordered gyms and indoor venues closed to non-essential functions. This was an announced at a press conference. No textual document is available. |
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| Arkansas | Legislative Action | HB 1001X; SB 1X; SB 2X |
Establishes a COVID-19 rainy day fund that consists of $173.6 million of the General Revenue Allotment | Enacted; Pending Executive Approval; Enacted |
| Arkansas | Legislative Action | Voting By Proxy | Lawmakers will meet April 8 in a basketball arena to observe social distancing. Voting by proxy is allowed. | N/A |
| California | Regulatory Action | Mass Gatherings – Department of Public Health: Policy | The Department has determined that gatherings should be postponed or canceled across the state until at least the end of March. Non-essential gatherings must be limited to no more than 250 people, while smaller events can proceed only if the organizers can implement social distancing of 6 feet per person. Gatherings of individuals who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should be limited to no more than 10 people, while also following social distancing guidelines. | N/A |
| California | Local Action | Alameda County, CA - Shelter In Place Order (amended and extended) | The Health Officer has ordered a shelter in place for all residents. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a household or living unit are prohibited. The order requires all non-essential businesses to close. Essential business is defined as healthcare operations, grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, stores selling non-grocery products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media outlets, banks, plumbers, electricians, shipping services, exterminators, laundromats, cleaners, pet supply, and more. Restaurants and bars may still provide take-out. Refer to order. New restrictions have been put into place including limiting funerals to 10 people; closing playgrounds, parks, and picnic areas; prohibiting use of golf courses, tennis courts, and basketball courts; prohibiting most construction; and more. Refer to order. |
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| California | Local Action | Contra Costa County, CA - Shelter In Place Order (amended and extended) | The Health Officer has ordered a shelter in place for all residents. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a household or living unit are prohibited. The order requires all non-essential businesses to close. Essential business is defined as healthcare operations, grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, stores selling non-grocery products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media outlets, banks, plumbers, electricians, shipping services, exterminators, laundromats, cleaners, pet supply, and more. Restaurants and bars may still provide take-out. Refer to order. New restrictions have been put into place including limiting funerals to 10 people; closing playgrounds, parks, and picnic areas; prohibiting use of golf courses, tennis courts, and basketball courts; prohibiting most construction; and more. Refer to order. |
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| California | Local Action | Los Angeles County, CA - Stay at Home Order | The County Health Officer issued an order to prohibit all indoor and outdoor, public and private events and gatherings within a confined space, where 10 or more members of the public are expected to attend at the same time, to require social distancing measures and temporary closure of certain businesses. The order also closes non-essential businesses. Refer to order for list. | Active |
| California | Local Action | Sacramento County, CA - Shelter In Place Order | The County Public Health Officer has directed that no gatherings take place in any formal setting. All bars, wineries, and brew pubs must close. All in-dining should cease. Take-out and delivery is available. Gyms, bingo halls, and card rooms must close. The order defines essential sites as: Health Care Facilities; Grocery stores; Pharmacies; Hardware stores/plumbers/electricians for emergency services Businesses that provide food, shelter and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals; Newspapers, television, radio and other media services; Gas Stations and auto supply, auto repair and related facilities; Banks and related financial institutions; Plumbers, electricians, exterminators and others who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation and essential operation of residences; Airlines, taxis and other public and |
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| California | Local Action | San Francisco City and County, CA - Shelter In Place Order (amended and extended) | The Health Officer has ordered a shelter in place for all residents. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a household or living unit are prohibited. The order requires all non-essential businesses to close. Essential business is defined as healthcare operations, grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, stores selling non-grocery products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media outlets, banks, plumbers, electricians, shipping services, exterminators, laundromats, cleaners, pet supply, and more. Restaurants and bars may still provide take-out. Refer to order. New restrictions have been put into place including limiting funerals to 10 people; closing playgrounds, parks, and picnic areas; prohibiting use of golf courses, tennis courts, and basketball courts; prohibiting most construction; and more. Refer to order. |
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| California | Local Action | San Mateo County, CA - Shelter In Place Order (amended and extended) | The Health Officer has ordered a shelter in place for all residents. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a household or living unit are prohibited. The order requires all non-essential businesses to close. Essential business is defined as healthcare operations, grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, stores selling non-grocery products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media outlets, banks, plumbers, electricians, shipping services, exterminators, laundromats, cleaners, pet supply, and more. Restaurants and bars may still provide take-out. Refer to order. New restrictions have been put into place including limiting funerals to 10 people; closing playgrounds, parks, and picnic areas; prohibiting use of golf courses, tennis courts, and basketball courts; prohibiting most construction; and more. Refer to order. |
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| California | Local Action | Santa Clara County, CA - Shelter In Place | The Public Health Department has issued an order for all residents to shelter in place. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential business is defined as healthcare operations, grocery stores, markets, convenience stores, stores selling non-grocery products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media outlets, banks, plumbers, electricians, shipping services, exterminators, laundromats, cleaners, pet supply, and more. Refer to order. Restaurants and bars must cease all on-premise consumptions. Take-out and delivery is available. |
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| California | Legislative Action | AB 3123 | Protects workers from retaliation when they take leave during public health emergencies, such as the ongoing coronavirus epidemic. | Contained in 3/5/20 amendment; not yet available. |
| California | Legislative Action | AB 3216 | Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer, as defined, to refuse to grant a request by an eligible employee to take family and medical leave due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Permits employees taking leave due to COVID-19 to continue participation in employee health plans, including life insurance or short-term or long-term disability or accident insurance, pension and retirement plans, and supplemental unemployment benefit plans. | 1st Chamber |
| California | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The California Legislature has suspended session until at least May 4. | N/A |
| California | Legislative Action | SB 89 | Appropriates funds in response to COVID-19. | Enacted |
| California | Legislative Action | AB 2887 | Provides a full-time salaried employee paid sick days in an amount sufficient to provide the employee with 14 continuous days away from work, and provides a part-time or hourly employee with paid sick days in an amount equal to the number of hours that the employee was scheduled to work, or, if not scheduled to work, regularly works in a 14-day period | 1st Chamber |
| California | Legislative Action | SB 1383 | Applies existing paid leave regulations to all employers and authorizes an employee to take off time in excess of 40 hours in the case of a school closure due to an emergency declaration by a federal, state, or local government agency, up to the duration of the emergency. | 1st Chamber |
| California | Legislative Action | SB 943 | Authorizes wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off work to care for a minor child whose school has been closed due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. | 1st Chamber |
| California | Executive Action | Declaration of State of Emergency | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order N-25-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued an executive order in response to the spread of COVID-19. The order gives discretion to the Employment Development Department to waive the one-week waiting period for disability insurance applicants who are unemployed and disabled as a result of the virus. The order delays the deadline for state tax filing by 60 days for individuals and businesses unable to file on time based on compliance with public health requirements related to COVID-19 filings. The order directs residents to follow public health directives and guidance, including to cancel large non-essential gatherings that do not meet state criteria. The order readies the state to commandeer property for temporary residences and medical facilities for quarantining, isolating or treating individuals. The order allows local or state legislative bodies to hold meetings via teleconference and to make meetings accessible electronically. The order allows local and state emergency administrators to act quickly to protect public health. |
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| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-26-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order ensuring state funding for schools in the event of physical closure. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) issued guidance on March 15 asking for the closures of bars, nightclubs, wineries, and breweries statewide. The governor asked restaurants to focus on takeout and to maximize social distancing. The governor wants to “ensure essential parts of our society can keep functioning like out healthcare system, grocery stores, pharmacies, social providers. And that people who can continue to work safely and remain productive can do so.” |
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| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-27-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order directing the Department of Social Services, the Division of Occupational Safety and health, and the Department of Health to focus on individuals who are most vulnerable and safety issues at licensed facilities. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-28-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has ordered all public housing authorities to extend deadlines for assistance recipients. The order requests financial institutions to cease evictions and foreclosures. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-29-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has ordered protections of ongoing social safety net programs in the state. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-30-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has ordered standardized required school testing waived for the schoolyear. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-31-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order to allow for the timely delivery of vital goods during the outbreak. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-32-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order to allow local government flexibility. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Shelter In Place -Executive Order No. N-33-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) and the Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction. Essential services will remain open such as: Gas stations, Pharmacies, Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, take-out and delivery restaurants, Banks, and Laundromats/laundry services. Essential state and local government functions will also remain open, including law enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services. |
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| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-34-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order to permit vote-by-mail procedures to be used in three upcoming special elections, protecting public health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-35-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order that gives the state the ability to increase the health care capacity in clinics, mobile health care units and adult day health care facilities. It also allows local governments more flexibility to utilize the skills of retired employees and reinforces the importance of the delivery of food, medicine and emergency supplies. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-36-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order directing the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Secretary to temporarily halt the intake and/or transfer of inmates and youth into the state’s 35 prisons and four youth correctional facilities. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-37-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order halting evictions for 60 days if a tenant is unable to pay rent due to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The tenant or a family member must have been current on rent prior to the outbreak; unable to work, working reduced hours or missed work to care for a child and the tenant must be able to retain documentation to explain the change in financial circumstances. This order is in effect until May 31, 2020. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-38-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order giving Judicial Council emergency authority. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-39-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an order waiving licensure and suspending Code related to multiple healthcare fields. Refer to order. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-40-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order offering a 90-day extension for tax returns and tax payments for all businesses filing a return for less than $1 million in taxes. Additionally, the order extends the statute of limitations to file a claim for refund by 60 days to accommodate tax and fee payers. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-41-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order that allows for the immediate use of funds to support the state’s continuing efforts to protect public health and respond to the COVID-19 crisis. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-42-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order that restricts water shutoffs to homes and small businesses while the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-43-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order to expand protections to medical providers as they amplify the use of video chats and similar applications to provide routine and non-emergency medical appointments in an effort to minimize patient exposure to COVID-19. | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-44-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order expanding consumer protection against price gouging as California continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order generally prohibits sellers of any kind from increasing prices on food, consumer goods, medical or emergency supplies, and certain other items by more than 10%. The order also gives additional tools to the California Department of Justice and Attorney General’s Office, among others, to take action against price gougers. |
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| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-45-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order that will facilitate child care for children of essential critical infrastructure workers by allowing the California Department of Education and California Department of Social Services the flexibility to waive certain programmatic and administrative requirements in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The waivers will focus on current eligibility and enrollment priorities that prevent child care and afterschool programs from serving children of essential infrastructure workers. The waiver will allow eligibility for child care to prioritize essential workers, including health care professionals, emergency response personnel, law enforcement, and grocery workers. Additionally, the order states that the Department of Education and the Department of Social Services shall jointly develop and issue guidance on how the essential worker prioritization will roll out, as well as guidance on how child care programs and providers can safely provide care. This guidance will be issued no later than April 7. |
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| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-46-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order that suspended various Revenue and Taxation Codes and various California Regulatory Codes to help the state procure medical supplies | Active |
| California | Executive Action | Executive Order No. N-47-20 | Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has issued an executive order that allows for a 60-day waiver for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program caseworkers to continue their work and be able to care for older adults, as well as individuals with disabilities. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-003 | Governor Jared Polis (D) declared a state of emergency to ensure resources are available to combat COVID-19. The order directs the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment to engage in emergency rulemaking to ensure workers in food handling, hospitality, child care, health care, and education can get paid sick leave to miss work if they exhibit flu-like symptoms and have to miss work awaiting testing results for COVID-19. For workers who test positive and lack access to paid leave, the Governor is directing CDLE to identify additional supports and wage replacement such as access to unemployment insurance. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Executive Orders No. 2020-04 and No. 2020-06 (extended) / Executive Order No. 2020-26 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered all downhill ski resorts to close. This has been extended by EO 2020-26. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-05 | Governor Jared Polis (D) signed an order allowing Colorado’s political parties to amend certain rules and procedures governing the conduct of their assemblies and conventions and to limit in-person contact during nominating assemblies and conventions. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Directive | Governor Jared Polis (D) announced a public health order that prohibits on-premise consumption at restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other similar places of public accommodation offering food or beverage. It closes bars, taverns, breweries, pubs, wineries, club, and other like places. It closes cigar bars, gyms, movie and performance theaters. This does not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, health care facilities, law enforcement facilities, airport concessionaires. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-9 (extended) / Executive Order No. 2020-27 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary cessation of all elective and non-essential medical, dental, or veterinary surgeries and procedures. This has been extended by EO 2020-27 |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary suspension of statute to extend the income tax payment deadlines. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 (amended) / Executive Order No. 2020-29 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary suspension of statutes surrounding marijuana. This has been amended to include clarifications to alcohol delivery and takeout, requirements related to taxicab carriers, in-person processes for background checks, and driver’s license and identification card renewal, due to the presence of COVID-19. It has also extended the original EO. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 (amended) / Executive Order No. 2020-31 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary limiting evictions, foreclosures, and public utility disconnections. It also expedites unemployment claim processing. This has been amended and extended by EO 2020-30. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure; Executive Order No. 2020-13 (rescinded) |
Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered non-critical Colorado employers to reduce in-person workforce by 50%. If tele-work is not possible, employers are encouraged to stagger work schedules. Workplaces that are exempt include: healthcare; critical infrastructure; critical retail; critical manufacturing; media; financial institutions; defense; public safety; construction. Refer to press release. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 (extended) / Executive Order No. 2020-28 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary suspension of certain requirements preventing issuance of marriage licenses due to COVID-19. This has been extended by EO 2020-28. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-15 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has authorized the Executive Directors of certain state agencies to promulgate and issue emergency rules extending the expiration dates of licenses due to COVID-19. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-16 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered temporary suspension of certain regulatory statutes concerning criminal justice. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure; Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; critical trades; critical manufacturing; food stores; hardware stores; media; shipping and logistics; construction; defense; and more. Refer to list. Additional guidance has been released on essential businesses. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-18 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered $18,000,000 from the Disaster Emergency Fund be encumbered for response activities related to the COVID-19. These funds shall remain available for this purpose until twelve (12) months from March 26, 2020 and any unexpended funds shall remain in the Disaster Emergency Fund. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-19 (extended) / Executive Order No. 2020-30 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered the temporary suspension of the requirement that a person appear personally before a notary officer. This has been amended and extended by EO 2020-30. |
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| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-20 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered the temporary suspension of certain statutes to expand the use of telehealth services. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | School Closure; Executive Order No.2020-21 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered all public and private K-12 schools to close through April 30. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-22 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has ordered the temporary suspension of certain statutes concerning taxpayer filing requirements for certain taxable property due to the presence of COVID-19. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-23 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has a one-month extension for filing and remitting state and state-administered local sales tax due to the presence of COVID-19 in Colorado. | Active |
| Colorado | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-24 | Governor Jared Polis (D) has issued an order amending his Stay At Home Order to allow local public health authorities to issue more protective local orders. | Active |
| Colorado | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Colorado House adjourned until April 2. The Colorado Senate has adjourned for an indeterminate period. | N/A |
| Colorado | Local Action | Denver City and County, CO - Stay At Home Order | Mayor Michael Hancock has issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential Business includes: healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; food stores; critical trades; gas stations; media; laundromats; and more. Refer to Order. Restaurants may continue to provide take-out and delivery. |
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| Colorado | Regulatory Action | Department of Labor and Employment Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted emergency rules requiring up to four (4) days of paid sick leave for employees being tested for COVID-19 in select industries which include: leisure and hospitality; food services; child care; education, including transportation, food service, and related work at educational establishments; home health, if working with elderly, disabled, ill, or otherwise high-risk individuals and; nursing homes and community living facilities. The requirement is not on top of sick leave an employer already provides and does not cover wage replacement should an employee test positive and require quarantine resulting in lost work time and wages. Workers are covered regardless of pay rate or method (hourly, weekly, piece rate, etc.); the daily pay during leave is either their established daily rate or, if their pay fluctuates, their average daily pay for the past month. |
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| Colorado | Regulatory Action | Department of Regulatory Agencies Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted an emergency rule that allows a special enrollment period (SEP) for COVID-19 related coverage for individual health benefit plans. | Effective |
| Colorado | Regulatory Action | Department of Regulatory Agencies Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted emergency policy that temporarily waives licensing requirements for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and pharmacists. | Effective |
| Colorado | Regulatory Action | Department of Regulatory Agencies, Emergency Rule | The Department published an emergency rule surrounding commercial insurance market coverage of COVID-19 claims. | Effective |
| Colorado | Regulatory Action | Division of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Division published an emergency rule on restrictions on coverage for use of a personal automobile or as an additional unnamed driver on a restaurant commercial automobile policy for food delivery during pendency of public health order 20-22. | Effective |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7 | Governor Ned LaMont (D) declared a state of emergency authorizing and directing the Commissioner of Public Health to delegate powers regarding quarantine to municipal and district directors of public health. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7A | Governor Ned LaMont (D) issued an order protecting residents of nursing homes, residential care homes, and chronic disease hospitals. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7B | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has issued an order that waived manufacturing requirements for hand sanitizer. The governor has issued an order that suspended of garbing requirements for non-hazardous compounding of sterile pharmaceuticals. The governor has issued and order that waived prohibitions on temporary family assistance to applicants. The governor has issued an order to refund certain liquor license application fees. |
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| Connecticut | Executive Action | School Closure- Executive Order No. 7C | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has cancelled all public school classes 3/17 – 4/20. The order discusses flexibility for graduation requirements. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Retail Closure– Four-State Area Agreement/Executive Order No. 7D and 7F |
Governor Ned Lamont (D) announced that beginning March 16, all restaurants and bars, statewide, are to close for in-house service. Take-out and delivery is available. Gyms, movie theaters, casinos, and indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks, bowling alleys will also be required to close. All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors and related personal care services will be closed. This does not affect grocery stores. The order banned gatherings of 50 people or more. The order expands Medicaid telehealth coverage to audio-only telephone. |
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| Connecticut | Executive Action | School Closure- Executive Order No. 7E | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has suspended required fingerprinting availability, in-person hearing attendance at DSS fair hearings, and the immediate recoupment of public assistance benefit overpayments. The order waives the 180-day school year. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7G | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has postponed the presidential primary to June 2. The order suspends non-critical court operations and associated requirements. The order closes barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors, and related businesses. The order expands telehealth services. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7I | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has suspended requirements and regulations surrounding pharmacists, municipalities, the Student Data Privacy Act, and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7K | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has suspended non-critical probate court operations and associated requirements. He has suspended non-critical workers’ comp commission operations. He has authorized remote notarization. He has suspended national criminal background checks for long term care providers. He has suspended regulatory requirements to protect public health and safety. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7L | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has extended school cancellation, municipal retiree reemployment, opened fishing season, and put into place additional public health measures. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7M | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has temporarily extended some agency administrative deadlines. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7Q | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has ordered that child care facilities that are still operating must limit group sizes to no more than 10 children in one space. Any child care facility seeking to care for more than thirty children in one facility must seek approval to do so. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7R | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has ordered a continuation of funding for boards of education; a continuation of payment of public school staff; preservation of student transportation services and special education providers; restrictions on entrance to state parks, forests, and other lands; and, curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7S | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has ordered every retail establishment still open to take more protective measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19; a 60-day grace period for premium payments, policy cancellations and non-renewals of insurance policies; an extension of 30-day period of credit for liquor permittees; flexibility to amend Medicaid waivers; modifications of tax deadlines; and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7T | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has ordered prohibiting non-essential lodging; further clarifying limits on restaurants, bars, and private clubs; suspending notarization requirement related to Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program; giving flexibility to maintain adequate child care infrastructure; suspending rehearing rights for temporary rate increases for certain health care providers; and alternative to affidavits in relation to orders of protection and relief. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Restrictions- Executive Order No. 7N | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has temporarily suspended the tax on single-use plastic bags. The order exempts employees from requiring to bag items in reusable bags. The order bans gatherings of 5 or more people. The order requires restaurants and bars to limit entrance of customers for take-out. The order requires firearms transaction to be made by appointment only. |
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| Connecticut | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order – Executive Orders No. 7H and No. 7J | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Retailers may take orders remotely for curbside pickup. Essential businesses includes healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; manufacturing; logistics; grocery and food stores; gas stations; media; pet supply; laundry; childcare services; banks; construction; critical trade; defense; and more. Refer to the list. |
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| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7O | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has signed an order revising requirements for allowing non-traditional manufacturers to make alcohol-based hand sanitizers. The order also suspends requirements for license renewal and inspections by the Department of Public Health. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7P | Governor Ned Lamont (D) issued an order related to safe housing for people experiencing homelessness, first responders, and healthcare workers. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7U | Governor Ned Lamont (D) has issued an order directing protection from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state's COVID-19 response. The order also directs financial protections for the uninsured and people covered by insurance who receive out-of-network health care services during the public health emergency. | Active |
| Connecticut | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7V | Governor Ned Lamont (D) issued an order related to temporary permits for certain health care providers extended and fees waived; practice before licensure for certain health care profession applicants and graduates; practice before licensure for marital and family therapy associates; practice before licensure for professional counselor associates; and protection from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response. | Active |
| Connecticut | Legislative Action | HB 5518 | Includes a $5 million appropriation in grants-in-aid to state agencies and political subdivisions for equipment, facilities and supplies to respond to emerging public health concerns. (pg. 9) | Final Enacted |
| Connecticut | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Connecticut Legislature has suspended session until April 13. | N/A |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Declaration of Emergency | Governor John Carney (D) declared a state of emergency. The order urges event hosts to cancel all non-essential gatherings of more than 100 people. The order gives authority to DPH and DEMA to cancel such gatherings if it deems a public health risk. The order allows all governmental bodies to hold electronic meetings. The order prohibits any business to engage in price gouging of goods or services. Price gouging is defined as an increase of more than 10% form the cost customarily applied. |
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| Delaware | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Declaration of Emergency, 1st Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has restricted all restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only. The order also bans public gatherings of 50 or more people. Owners and operators of places of public accommodation (excluding grocery stores, pharmacies and similar establishments that sell food, cleaning supplies and health needs for people and animals) are strongly encouraged to do the following: ensure that no more than 50 people are present in the space at the same time and provide the precautions recommended by the CDC. |
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| Delaware | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Declaration of Emergency, 2nd Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has ordered bowling alleys, concert events, movie theaters, sports facilities, fitness centers, and health spas to close. The order authorizes the Delaware Secretary of Labor to develop emergency rules to enhance the flexibility of the unemployment insurance program. The order suspends requirements related to telemedicine services. |
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| Delaware | Executive Action | Executive Declaration of Emergency, 3rd Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has ordered all beaches closed in the state. | Active |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Declaration of Emergency, 4th and 5th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has issued a Stay at Home order. Non-essential businesses ordered closed. Essential businesses include: grocery stores, stores that sell food, agriculture; critical manufacturing; gas stations; transit; restaurants for take-out and delivery; financial institutions; healthcare operations; critical trades. Refer to list. |
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| Delaware | Executive Action | Executive Declaration of Emergency, 6th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has postponed the upcoming primary until June 2. | Active |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Executive Declaration of Emergency, 7th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has ordered that any individual who enters Delaware from another state must immediately self-quarantine for fourteen days from the time of entry into Delaware. This self-quarantine requirement does not apply to individuals commuting into Delaware to work for an Essential Business or to perform Minimum Business Operations as permitted by the Fifth Modification of the Declaration of a State of Emergency. | Active |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Executive Declaration of Emergency, 8th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has issued an order directing that child care only be provided by child care centers and child care homes that have been designated as “Emergency Child Care Sites”. In order to be an emergency child care site, child care centers and homes must certify that they are only providing child care to children of personnel working for essential businesses and cannot work from home. | Active |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Retail Restrictions - Executive Declaration of Emergency, 9th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has issued an order limiting public gatherings to 10 people through May 15. The order requires new action from businesses that remain open. Businesses must: allow no more than 20% of stated fire capacity in the store at any given time – and no more than 10% during exclusive hours for high-risk populations; clearly mark six-foot spacing in check-out lines and other high-traffic areas, including outside; discontinue any self-serve foods, or product sampling; designate staff to enforce the number of people coming into the store and enforce limits. |
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| Delaware | Executive Action | Public School Closures – Governor’s Directive | Governor John Carney (D) directed all K-12 public schools to close 3/16 – 5/15. | Active |
| Delaware | Executive Action | Executive Declaration of Emergency, 10th Mod. | Governor John Carney (D) has issued an order banning all short-term rental units – including vacation home rentals, hotels, motels, and condo rentals. Commercial lodging in Delaware will remain closed through May 15, or until the public health threat is eliminated. The order exempts certain Delawareans and essential workers who may need access to short-term rental units. That list of exemptions includes caretakers with family members nearby, health care providers, journalists, and Delawareans with public housing vouchers. Victims of domestic violence who need alternative shelter also are exempted. The order places additional restrictions on businesses, banning door-to-door solicitation and closing pawn shops, video game stores, and other electronics retailers. |
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| Delaware | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Delaware Legislature has suspended session until further notice. | N/A |
| Delaware | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rules |
The Department has issued a guidance document for carriers regarding the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). The bulletin provides recommendations and guidance for testing, telemedicine and telehealth, and other medical services. | Effective |
| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Mayor’s Order No. 2020-045 | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a public health emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Mayor’s Order No. 2020-046 | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) declared a state of emergency in response to COVIV-19. | Active |
| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closures; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order 2020-053 | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has ordered non-essential businesses to close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; food stores; household product stores; IT and communications; financial services; transit; legal, insurance, accounting services for essential business; childcare; construction; critical trades; and more. Refer to Order. The order also bans gatherings for 10 or more people. |
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| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Students in the District will participate in distance learning from 3/24 – 4/27. | Active |
| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has ordered all restaurants and taverns to close for in-house consumption. Take-out and delivery will be available. This order closes nightclubs, multi-purpose facilities, health clubs, health spas, massage establishments, and theatres. The Mayor has also ordered a prohibition on all gatherings of more than 50 people. This order does not affect mass transit facilitates, offices, childcare centers, grocery stores, shopping malls, and healthcare facilities. |
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| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order 2020-054 | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Residents may engage in essential travel only. The provisions of Mayor’s Order 2020-053 regarding which businesses are essential; promoting telework; and allowing Minimum Business Operations of Non-Essential Businesses and subsequent guidance published on coronavirus.dc.gov remain in effect. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) may request and an Essential Business must provide, its plans for complying with the requirement to minimize person-to-person contact and achieve to the greatest extent feasible, Social Distancing. |
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| District of Columbia | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-057 | Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has issued an order to address the revenue shortfall, the expenditure restrictions and restrictions on certain personnel actions, travel, and training. | Active |
| District of Columbia | Legislative Action | B23-0733 | Provides that during the COVID emergency, employers with between 50-499 employees that are not health care providers must provide paid leave to an employee for an absence from work due to any of the reasons for which paid leave may be used. The measure places a freeze on residential rent increases and requires mortgage lenders to defer payments for both commercial and residential borrowers. | Enacted |
| District of Columbia | Legislative Action | Proposed Emergency Acts | This measure provides temporary assistance to residents and businesses in the District of Columbia during the Coronavirus crisis. It will also offer other supports to hospitals. This measure provides that employees are eligible for immediate unemployment assistance for the duration of the Mayor's declaration of emergency. The benefits shall not be charged to the experience rating accounts of the employers. The measure amends the District's FMLA to extend to taking care of family affected during the emergency declaration. The measure delays certain business tax remittance and provides for loans for eligible small businesses. The measure allows restaurants and bars to sell closed containers for off-premise consumption. The measure extends renewal and eligibility for government programs like SNAP and TANF. The measure prohibits price gouging and stockpiling. The measure protects against utility disconnections and evictions. The measure allows for pharmacists to refill necessary prescriptions before refilling dates and deadlines. The measure allows for extensions to licensure filing and renewal deadlines. The measure creates a fund to help offset increased costs of administering care to patients during the public health crisis. |
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| District of Columbia | Regulatory Action | Retail Closure - Department of Health - Emergency Rules | The Department has released emergency rules to prohibit mass gatherings. The rules state that restaurants and taverns shall: 1) Ensure that no more two hundred and fifty (250) people are present in the space at the same time; 2) Suspend the use of bar seating; 3) Suspend service to standing patrons; 4) Limit individual table seating to six persons or less; 5) Ensure that tables (including booths) that are occupied by patrons are separated by at least six feet of distance. | Effective |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-51 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) declared a public health emergency in the State of Florida. The measure directs the State Health Officer to follow the guidelines established by the CDC in establishing protocols to control l the spread of COVlD-19 and educate the public on prevention. The measure requires the Florida Department of Health to actively monitor all persons meeting the definition of a Person Under Investigation ("PUI") as defined by the CDC for COVID-19 for a period of at least 14 days or until the PUI tests negative for COVID-19. All individuals meeting the CDC's definition of a PUI shall be isolated or quarantined for a period of 14 days or until the person tests negative for COVID-19. |
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| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-52 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issued an executive order relating to the suspension of rules for multiple state agencies during this period. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-69 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) issued an order related to local government public meetings. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 20-68 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has ordered a limit of 10 people at beach gatherings. The governor has closed all bars statewide. He has restricted restaurant occupancy to 50%. |
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| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-70 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has ordered the closure of Broward and Palm Beach County beaches. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 20-71 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has ordered all restaurants and bars to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. The order closes gyms and fitness centers. |
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| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-72 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has temporarily suspended all non-essential medical, dental, and hospital procedures. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-80 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has ordered airport screenings and 14-day isolation measures for all persons whose point of departure originates from outside Florida in an area with substantial community spread. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-82 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has expanded EO 20-80 to include the New York Tri-State Area. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-83 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has directed the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue a public health advisory to all persons over 65 years of age urging them to stay home and to take such other measures as necessary to limit their risk of exposure to COVID-19. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-87 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has ordered the suspension of vacation rentals and prohibited new bookings for the duration of the order. This does not hotels, motels, resorts, long term rentals or previously booked vacation rentals with a scheduled check in date of March 28th or earlier. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-88 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued an order facilitating the re-employment of recently retired individuals if the re-employment assists the COVID-19 emergency response. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Safer At Home Order For Specific Counties - Executive Order No. 20-89 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced a Safer At Home order to enforce isolation efforts for the Southeast part of the state. The order restricts public access to businesses and facilities deemed non-essential pursuant to Miami-Dade County's Emergency Order 07-20. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-90 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued an order allowing County Administrators to have the ability to enforce, relax, modify or remove Broward and Palm Beach County beaches' closures. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No 20-91 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include those sectors listed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list and those listed in the Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 07-20. |
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| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-92 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued an order amended 20-91 to ensure that the Order supersedes any conflicting official action or orders issued by local officials. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-94 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued an order suspending foreclosure and eviction proceedings for 45 days from the issuance of the order (April 3rd). | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-95 | Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has issued an order suspending the collection of documentary stamp taxes for loans flowing from the Federal CARES Act. | Active |
| Florida | Executive Action | Public School Closures | The Commissioner of Education announced schools would be closed until April 15. | Active |
| Florida | Local Action | Broward County, FL - Non-Essential Business Closure | The County Executive has ordered all non-essential businesses to close. Essential businesses include: stores that sell food and beverages; logistics and shipping; critical trades; hardware stores; laundry and cleaning services; transit; restaurants my still provide take-out and delivery; childcare facilities; and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Florida | Local Action | Broward County, FL - Shelter In Place | The County issued an emergency order announcing a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. The order also revises the list of essential businesses. | Active |
| Florida | Local Action | Jacksonville, FL - Shelter In Place Order | Mayor Lenny Curry has issued a Shelter In Place Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food and medicine stores; media; hardware stores; gas stations; tradesmen; transit; cleaners; and more. Refer to Order. |
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| Florida | Local Action | Miami, FL - Shelter In Place Order | The City has issued a Shelter In Place Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses will be defined as provided in Miami-Dade County’s Order 7-20. | Active |
| Florida | Local Action | Miami-Dade County, FL - Beach Closure; Non-Essential Business Closure – Order 07-20 | The County Mayor has ordered all non-essential businesses to close. Essential businesses include: healthcare facilities, grocery stores, farmers markets, supermarkets, food banks, convenience stores, stores that sell products necessary to maintaining safety and sanitation, media, gas stations, hardware stores, contractors and tradesmen, pet supply stores, financial institutions, laundromats, businesses that fall under Emergency Order 3-20, and more. Refer to order. |
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| Florida | Local Action | Orange County, FL - Shelter In Place | The County adjusted its Shelter in Place order. The revisions added realtors, insurance agencies and funeral homes to the list of essential businesses, as well as allowed non-essential businesses to do necessary administrative functions on-site such as payroll, payment to vendors, as well as check and inventory security. | Active |
| Florida | Local Action | Pinellas County, FL - Shelter In Place Order | The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners issued a Stay at Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; transit; food stores; gas stations; hotels; laundromats; childcare; logistics; and more. Restaurants may still provide take-out. See full list link. |
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| Florida | Regulatory Action | Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling Emergency Rule |
The Board issued an emergency rule defining of face-to-face psychotherapy. | Effective |
| Florida | Regulatory Action | Board of Massage Therapy Emergency Rule |
The Board issued an emergency rule related to education requirements for board approved massage schools. | Effective |
| Florida | Regulatory Action | Board of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Rule |
The Board issued an emergency rule related to continuing medical education for the 2018 to 2020 biennial renewal. | Effective |
| Florida | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board issued an emergency rule related to consultant pharmacists of record. | Effective |
| Florida | Regulatory Action | Board of Podiatric Medicine Emergency Rule |
The Board issued an emergency rule related to continued medical education. | Effective |
| Florida | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted an emergency rule that establishes protocols for consultation and supervision of speech-language pathology assistants prior to providing services in a location distant to the supervising licensee. In addition, the emergency rule requires that the supervising licensee be available to provide consultation and direction to the supervised assistant via synchronous telecommunication. | Effective |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Appropriations Request from Governor | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has requested $100 million in state funds in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Brian Kemp (R) established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will assess the state's preparations and procedures for preventing, identifying, and addressed cases of COVID-19. | N/A |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Brian Kemp (R) declared a state of public heath emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.20.20.01 | Appropriates $19,552,646 to cover costs associated with novel coronavirus disease 2019. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order 03.23.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has prohibited gatherings of 10 or more people. The order closes businesses licensed to operate as a “bar.” The order also directs vulnerable communities to shelter in place. These communities include people who live in long term care facilities, people with chronic lung disease, people undergoing cancer treatment, and any additional communities ordered by the Department of Health. |
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| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.23.20.02 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order expanding temporary licensing of certain medical professions to assist the State's response to the spread of COVID-19. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.24.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order reducing restrictions for childcare learning centers and family child learning homes. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.25.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order surrounding driver’s licenses and identification cards, ignition interlock device requirements, and more. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.26.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order regarding unemployment insurance claims to assist in the State’s response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.27.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order authorizing the State Board of Education to waive certain rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and provisions to assist in the State’s response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.30.02 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order allowing for the use of private professional providers to conduct required plan reviews or inspections. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.31.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order authorizing the use of real-time audio-visual communication technology to assist in notarizing real estate documents. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.31.20.02 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order authorizing the State Treasurer to act as “prudent investor” during the COVID-19 Public Health State of Emergency. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.31.20.03 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order directing the Commissioner of Revenue to implement waivers related to Conservation Use Value Assessment and Forest Land Use Protection Act applications during the COVID-19 Public Health State of Emergency | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 03.31.20.04 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued an order providing pharmacy technicians and pharmacists with options for handling the computer-based processing of prescriptions during the COVID-19 Public Health State of Emergency. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Public School Closure - Executive Order 04.01.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has ordered the closure of all K-12 public schools, statewide, through the end of the schoolyear. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order 04.02.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. It requires non-critical infrastructure to only engage in minimum basic operations. Minimum basic operations is defined as necessary activities to maintain the value of the business, ensure security, process payroll and employee benefits, or for related functions; minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees being able to work remotely; and instances where employees are working outdoors without regular contact with other persons. Non-critical and critical infrastructure businesses allowed open must implement measures which mitigate the spread of COVID-19 including screening workers who exhibit signs of illness; requiring workers who exhibit signs of illness not to report to work; provide PPE as available; permit workers to take breaks and meals outside; implement teleworking for all possible workers; and more. Refer to Order. The Order defines Critical Infrastructure businesses as those sectors identified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list. Refer to Link. |
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| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 04.03.20.01 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has authorized sheriffs to enforce the provisions of Executive Order 04.02.20.01 involving businesses, establishments, for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations, and organizations. | Active |
| Georgia | Executive Action | Executive Order 04.03.20.02 | Governor Brian Kemp (R) has expanded the definition of Essential Services and clarifying enforcement provisions in Executive Order 04.02.20.01. | Active |
| Georgia | Legislative Action | HB 792 | Provides $100,000,000 for coronavirus preparedness and response efforts. | Final Enacted |
| Georgia | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Georgia Legislature suspended the 2020 legislative session beginning March 13. | N/A |
| Georgia | Local Action | Atlanta, GA - Stay At Home Order | Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential business must close. Essential business includes: healthcare operations; maintenance of essential infrastructure; food stores; critical trades; gas stations; media; critical manufacturing; shipping and logistics; laundromats; childcare; legal and accounting services; utilities; and more. Refer to Order. Restaurants may continue to provide take-out and delivery. |
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| Georgia | Local Action | Fulton County, GA - Stay At Home Order | The County Board issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food and medicine stores; media; gas stations; hardware stores; financial institutions; cleaners; critical infrastructure; and more. Refer to list. |
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| Georgia | Regulatory Action | Board of Osteopathic Medicine Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted emergency rules related to practice through electronic or other such means during a State of Emergency. | Effective |
| Georgia | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted an emergency rule related to remote order verification for retail pharmacies. | Effective |
| Georgia | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted emergency rules related to delivery by mail of prescriptions. | Effective |
| Georgia | Regulatory Action | Composite Medical Board Emergency Rule |
Allows DEA registered practitioners to issue prescriptions during the public health emergency for controlled substances to patients that they have not had an in-person medical evaluation with. | Effective |
| Georgia | Regulatory Action | Department of Public Health Emergency Rule |
The Department has issued an emergency rule related to Emergency Medical Services and trauma. | Effective |
| Guam | Executive Action | Declaration of State of Emergency; Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings; Non Essential Business Closure / Executive Order 2020-05 | Governor Lou Leon Guerrero shutdown of non-essential businesses and mandating social isolation still stands. Among the businesses that must close are those that provide recreation, food and beverage services, theaters, bowling alleys, fitness centers and other similar businesses that attract crowds of people. Restaurants may provide take-out. Among the businesses that are exempt and can remain open are healthcare clinics and doctor offices, public transportation and utilities, as well as grocery and convenience stores. Additional guidance has been released on the definition of essential businesses. The guidance defines non-essential retail stores. The guidance defines essential items. The guidance further clarifies essential business operations. This was released on Twitter. Refer to link. |
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| Guam | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-04 | Governor Lou Leon Guerrero has issued an order restricting entry into Guam. The order mandates social distancing. The order closes schools. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Supplemental Proclamation | Governor David Ige (D) issued a proclamation urging residents to heed guidance of federal and state officials. It requires each public utility or any person owning, controlling, or operating a critical infrastructure, to protect and safeguard its or the person’s property, or to provide for the protection and safeguarding thereof, and provide for the protection and safeguarding of all critical infrastructure and key resources. It also waives the one-week waiting period for unemployment insurance. It also extends the emergency period through May 15. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation - 2nd Supp. | Governor David Ige (D) has ordered all individuals, both residents and visitors, arriving or returning to the State of Hawaiʻi to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation - 3rd Supp. | Governor David Ige (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; stores that sell groceries and medicines; food, beverage, cannabis, and agriculture; media; gas stations; financial institutions; shipping and logistics; critical trades; supplies for essential businesses; restaurants and bars may still provide take-out and delivery. Refer to order for list. |
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| Hawaii | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation - 4th Supp. | Governor David Ige (D) has ordered all residents and visitors traveling between any of the islands in the State of Hawai‘i to self-quarantine for 14 days. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-01 | Governor David Ige (D) has suspended multiple statutes surrounding aeronautics, harbors, medical cannabis, forfeiture, and more. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-02 | Governor David Ige (D) has suspended multiple statutes surrounding wages and hours of employees on public works; firearms; charter school boards; out-of-state physicians and nurses; reporting of dispensation of controlled substances; electronic prescription accountability system; childcare; Hawaii employment security law; and more. Refer to Order. | Active |
| Hawaii | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Directive | Governor David Ige (D) has ordered screening of all passengers disembarking cruise ships. The governor has directed all bars, clubs, theatres, entertainment centers, and visitor attractions to close. The governor has directed restaurants and bars to cease on-site consumption. Take-out and delivery is available. The governor has directed places of worship to suspend services and activities. |
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| Hawaii | Executive Action | School Closures | All public and charter schools, statewide, will remain closed through April 30. | Active |
| Hawaii | Legislative Action | HB 1629; SB 75 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | 2nd Chamber |
| Hawaii | Legislative Action | HCR 178; HR 157; SCR 152; SR 115 |
Urges state and private health care networks to allow sick employees to take time off for illness without fear of retaliation or retribution; and they are also urged to review their attendance policies in light of the ongoing COVID-l9 outbreak. | 1st Chamber |
| Hawaii | Legislative Action | HR 171 | Urges the Governor of Hawaii to take additional precautions against the coronavirus. | 1st Chamber |
| Hawaii | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Hawaii Legislature has suspended the session until further notice. | N/A |
| Hawaii | Local Action | Honolulu City and County, HI - Stay At Home Order | Mayor Kirk Caldwell has issued a Stay At Home Order for non-essential workers. Those exempted from the city order include first responders, health care workers and others deemed essential. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food supply stores; pet supply stores; media; hardware stores; critical trades; logistics; financial institutions; laundromats; restaurants and other food facilities may provide take-out or delivery. Refer to order for more detail. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Proclamation of Disaster | Governor Brad Little (R) has declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Brad Little (R) has issued an order extending the state income tax filing and payment deadline to June 15, 2020. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Brad Little (R) has issued an order lifting restrictions in 125 administrative rules to increase healthcare provider capacity and reduce barriers to healthcare access. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-06 | Governor Brad Little (R) has issued an order which transferred 39.3 million dollars to the Disaster Emergency Account. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Proclamation | Governor Brad Little (R) has issued a proclamation suspending myriad of regulations including healthcare, human resources, state lottery, and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Proclamation | Governor Brad Little (R) has made a proclamation relating to unemployment claims due to COVID-19. His guidance waives the one week waiting period, makes it easier for those affected to prove they are out of work & benefits those who are asked to stay home at the request of a medical provider. Businesses will not be charged when employees are laid off due to the virus. | Active |
| Idaho | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure; Executive Order | Governor Brad Little (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential business includes: healthcare operations; critical infrastructure; critical trades; food stores; financial institutions; hardware stores; shipping and logistics; transit; essential tribal operations; and more. Refer to list in public order. |
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| Idaho | Legislative Action | Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Early | The Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die one week early (3/20) due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Idaho | Legislative Action | SB 1400 | Transfers $2 million from the Governor's Emergency Fund to be expended for operating expenditures for the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The Governor's office has indicated this funding is intended to be used for COVID-19 response. | Enacted |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Disaster Proclamation | Governor JB Pritzker (D) issued a disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-03 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) issued an executive order that suspends application deadlines regarding the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 2020-04 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) issued an executive order that cancels all public and private gatherings of more than 1,000 people. This does not include normal work attendance. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | School Closures – Executive Order No. 2020-05; Executive Order No. 2020-06 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) issued two executive orders that close all public and private K-12 schools in the state through March 30. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Gaming Facilities Closures | The Illinois Gaming Board has communicated to the state’s casinos that facilities must suspend operations for 14 days beginning on March 16. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 2020-07 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) announced that he was ordering all bars and restaurants, statewide, to close on-site consumption beginning March 16. Take-out and delivery is still available. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-08 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has suspended regulations surrounding motor vehicles and carriers. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-09 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has ordered all health insurers regulated by the Department of Insurance are required to cover telehealth services and reimburse providers at the same rate as in-person visits and are prohibited from imposing any cost-sharing for in-network providers. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued a Stay at Home order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: stores that sell groceries and medicine; food, beverage, cannabis production and agriculture; media; gas stations; financial institutions; hardware supply; critical trades; shipping and logistics; laundry services; restaurants for off-site consumption; supplies to work from homes; transit; manufacture, distribution and supply chain for critical products; hotels; funeral services. Refer to order for full list. |
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| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has suspended regulations surrounding motor issued an order allowing individuals to leave their residence to work for or obtain any Human Services Operations, such as adoption agencies, long-term care facilities, residential settings for individuals with disabilities and day care centers for children of essential employees. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has suspended healthcare workers’ background checks. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has suspended admissions to the Department of Corrections from all Illinois county jails, with few exceptions. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has allowed remote notarization. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-16 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has suspended vehicle repossessions. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an extension of the deadline for cannabis craft grower, infuser and transporter license applications and directs applicants to mail completed applications. This supersedes Section 1 of Executive Order 2020-03. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Stay At Home Extension; School Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-18 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an extension of the state’s disaster proclamation, requiring individuals to stay at home or their place of residence for an additional 30 days. Individuals may leave their homes only for essential activities or for essential operations. Extends the suspension of on-site learning in K-12 schools through April 30, with schools transitioning from Act of God Days to Remote Learning Days. Provides the authority for the governor to sign additional executive orders to extend the Stay at Home order. This supersedes Executive Order 2020-10. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-19 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an order defining healthcare facilities, health care professionals and health care volunteers. Calls for the postponement or cancelation of elective surgeries. Health care facilities, professionals, and volunteers are immune from civil liability for any injury or death alleged, unless caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-20 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an order that suspends the requirement that an applicant for public assistance must provide an audio recording of their verbal attestation during a telephone application for public assistance benefits. Instead, a verbal attestation documented by the State constitutes a valid signature. Unsigned applications for public assistance received by mail can be signed by a verbal attestation by telephone. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-21 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an order that suspends the allowable time period for furloughs and the phrase “for a period of time not to exceed 14 days.” The phrase “to obtain medical, psychiatric or psychological services when adequate services are not otherwise available” shall be suspended and furloughs for medical, psychiatric or psychological purposes shall be allowed. The IDOC shall file emergency rules as needed. | Active |
| Illinois | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-22 | Governor JB Pritzker (D) has issued an order that suspends the date of each township’s annual meeting for calendar year 2020. Suspends the provision that no license of a funeral director shall be renewed more than twice and suspends the requirement that the transportation of deceased human remains must be under the immediate direct supervision of a licensee. Under the Child Care Act of 1969, the definition of “child” is suspended to ensure those who are 18 years or older can remain in their placement. In the Health Care Worker Background Check Act, suspends the time period for designated students, applicants, and employees to have their fingerprints collected electronically. | Active |
| Illinois | Legislative Action | HB 5607 | Requires the Department of Public Health to conduct a study regarding the State's preparedness against the Coronavirus. | 1st Chamber |
| Illinois | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Illinois Legislature has suspended session until further notice. | N/A |
| Illinois | Regulatory Action | Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted an emergency rule that adds a new section under Telehealth Service requirements that address Telehealth requirements during the COVID019 public health emergency. The Department will reimburse medically necessary and clinically appropriate telehealth services with dates of service on or after March 9, 2020, until the public health emergency is over. | Effective |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-02 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) declared a state of public health disaster emergency. It orders all state and local health officials, law enforcement and emergency response agencies, health care providers, and hospitals, in our State to cooperate with the ISDH in its response. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Governor’s Original Directive Amended by Executive Order 20-04 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) announced that non-essential gatherings must be limited to no more than 50 people. This includes any event or gathering of people who are in one room or a single space at the same time, such as cafeterias, churches, stadiums, meeting and conference rooms, auditoriums and the like. This guidance applies to professional, social, community and similar other gatherings. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order 20-04 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has ordered bars, nightclubs and restaurants are required to close to in-person patrons and may provide take-out and delivery services through the end of March. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | School Closure - Executive Order 20-05 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has ordered all K-12 public and private schools to close through May 1. The order expand unemployment insurance benefits for those impacted by job loss. The order prohibits gas and electric utilities, broadband, telecommunication, water, and wastewater from disconnecting services. The order extends or suspends requirements in various agencies. Refer to the order. |
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| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-06 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has ordered temporary prohibition on evictions and foreclosures. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-07 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has ordered the upcoming primary election to be postponed. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order 20-08 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses and services include but are not limited to grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, police stations, fire stations, hospitals, doctor’s offices, health care facilities, garbage pickup, public transit, and public service hotlines. Restaurants can still provide take-out and delivery. |
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| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-09 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued an order relating to government body meetings, government purchasing, and continuity of government. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-10 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has ordered restaurants and bars to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is still available. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-11 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued an order related to the carry-out consumption of alcohol. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-12 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued an order suspending the one-week waiting period that is required before paying unemployment benefits to allow claimants to receive their checks more quickly. The suspension is retroactive to March 8, 2020. The order allows those with chronic health issues will be able to receive a 90-day supply of their non-controlled prescription medication; Medicaid recipients can use their benefits to cover costs of using alternate forms of transportation; and the order has The Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) extend deadlines related to local government finances. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-13 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued an order managing Indiana's health care response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The order manages, patient capacity at hospitals, licensing or health care professionals, registration requirements for certain Indiana and out-of-sate health care providers, conservation of personal protective equipment, and telemedicine. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-14 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has issued an additional order related to the carry-out of alcohol. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-15 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has suspended Code related to the state lottery, horse racing commission, and the Indiana University Trustees. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | School Closure - Executive Order 20-16 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has closed all K-12 schools statewide for the remainder of the schoolyear. The order also extends teacher licenses expiring between 3/1-8/31 until September 1. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-17 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has extended the declaration of public health disaster emergency until May 5. All other executive orders issued since March 6 that are supplements to EO 20-02 are also extended until May 5. | Active |
| Indiana | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Order 20-18 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has extended EO 20-08 - the Stay At Home Order - until April 20. The order states that all essential businesses shall comply with social distancing requirements established by the CDC including maintaining 6 foot social distancing for both employees and members of the general public at all times and must utilize or employ other CDC recommended sanitation measures. Retail stores not providing necessities of life must close. The order states that retail businesses providing the necessities of life as described in the order (refer to order) may remain open under the following conditions: limit the number of customers in their facility; limit their hours of operation and consider implementing separate operating hours for the elderly and other vulnerable customers; and such businesses shall comply with social distancing and sanitation of applicable areas and other mitigation measures to protect its employees and the public. The order also closes campgrounds and overnight stays at state parks. |
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| Indiana | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-19 | Governor Eric Holcomb (R) has waived Code related to home health orders. The order also allows retired and inactive EMS professionals to provide supplemental health care without reinstatement and to provide primary unsupervised care with a temporary license. The order clarifies Code related to physician assistance students. | Active |
| Iowa | Executive Action | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) proclaimed a disaster emergency. The proclamation activates the disaster response and recovery aspects of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Iowa Emergency Response Plan. The proclamation authorizes state agencies to utilize resources including personnel, equipment and facilities to perform activities necessary to prevent, contain and mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 virus. | Active |
| Iowa | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) has extended regulatory relief allowing bars and restaurants to provide carry-out or delivery of alcoholic beverages. | Active |
| Iowa | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) has ordered schools closed until April 30. The proclamation also extends closures and limits placed on bars and restaurants previously identified retail stores, prohibits social gatherings of more than ten people, and continues to ban nonessential and elective surgeries until April 30. And it extends and expands the previously granted regulatory relief and other measures until April 30. Violating any of Governor Reynolds’ public health orders is a simple misdemeanor. |
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| Iowa | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) has ordered all restaurants and bars to cease on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery is available. Fitness centers, spas, gym, pools, theaters, performance venues, casinos, and senior citizen facilities must close. Mass gatherings of 10 or more people at all events are prohibited. The proclamation suspends administrative rules related to telehealth, face-to-face interactions with healthcare providers, and other issues. Refer to the order. |
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| Iowa | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) issued an order ceasing all non-emergency medical and dental procedures. The order closes additional retailers including florists, furniture stores, cosmetic stores, jewelry stores, shoe stores, clothing stores, and bookstores. The order temporarily suspends code related to health care licensure. |
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| Iowa | Executive Action | Retail Closure –Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) issued additional closures of salons, medical spas, barbershops, tanning facilities, tattoo establishments, swimming pools, wading polls, bath house, and the like. The order also suspends regulatory provisions surrounding certain healthcare licensure. Refer to order. |
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| Iowa | Executive Action | Retail Closure –Executive Proclamation | Governor Kim Reynolds (R) issued additional closures of malls, racetracks and speedways, tobacco or vaping stores, toy stores, gaming stores, music stores, instrument stores, movie stores, adult entertainment stores, social and fraternal clubs, bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades, amusement parks, museums, libraries, aquariums, zoos, roller or ice skating rinks, state parks, outdoor or indoor playgrounds, children's play centers, and campground. Additionally, all unsolicited door to door sales are now prohibited. | Active |
| Iowa | Legislative Action | SF 2408 | Appropriates $525,000 to the State Hygienic Lab for additional COVID-19 testing. | Final Enacted |
| Iowa | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Iowa Legislature has moved back its reconvene date to at least April 30. | N/A |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Declaration of Emergency | Governor Laura Kelly (D) declared a state emergency in response to COVID-19. The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery operations in affected counties that meet certain criteria. Text has not yet been released. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-03 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has extended states of local disaster emergency. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 20-04 (rescinded) | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has banned all gatherings of more than 50 people statewide. This does not affect apartments, healthcare facilities, shopping malls, airports, religious gatherings, and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-05 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has ordered all utility providers not under the jurisdiction of the Kansas Corporation Commission temporarily suspend the practice of disconnecting service to Kansas citizens for non-payment. This order covers all electrical, natural gas, water, and telecommunications utilities as well as internet service providers. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-06 (rescinded) | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has ordered a temporary prohibition on evictions and foreclosures across the state in an effort to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | School Closure -Executive Order No. 20-07 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has ordered the closure of K-12 schools for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-08 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has temporarily ordered an expansion of telemedicine and has issued an order addressing certain licensing requirements. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-09 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has temporarily suspended statutes surrounding motor carriers. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-10 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has rescinded Executive Order #20-06 and replaced it with Executive Order #20-10, which temporarily prohibits certain foreclosures and evictions. The EO explicitly requires that a financial hardship indirectly or directly caused by COVID-19 be the reason a homeowner or renter can’t make payments. In addition, no landlords can evict a residential tenant when all defaults or violations of the rental agreement are caused by financial hardships due to COVID-19. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-11 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has temporarily ordered all Kansas waste removal providers, trash and recycling, from cancelling or suspending commercial or residential waste or recycling removal services for Kansas residences and businesses as a result of nonpayment due to significant loss of income or increase in expenses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-12 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has temporarily extended deadlines for driver’s licenses and vehicle registration renewals and regulations | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-13 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has extended the tax filing deadlines to July 15. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 20-14 (rescinded) | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has banned mass gatherings of 10 or more people. This does not apply to airports, childcare, hotels, legislative meetings, and more. Refer to order. |
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| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-15 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has issued an order that overrides provisions of local Stay At Home Orders that fail to exempt the Kansas Essential Functions Framework. Refer to order for list of essential functions. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 20-16 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses are identified in the Kansas Essential Function Framework and include medical services; public safety; transportation; manufacturing; and more. Refer to order. The order prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people. |
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| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-17 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has issued an order that provides temporary relief from certain unemployment insurance requirements in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Kansas | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-18 | Governor Laura Kelly (D) has issued an order banning mass gatherings of 10 or more people. Activities and facilities exempt from this order include the Kansas Legislature; operations of the U.S. government; airports; childcare locations; hotels and motels; law enforcement; detox centers; healthcare facilities; libraries; and more. Refer to Order. | Active |
| Kansas | Legislative Action | Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Early | The Kansas Legislature has adjourned early. Tentatively scheduled to return 4/27-5/15 for veto session. | N/A |
| Kansas | Legislative Action | SB 66 | Appropriates $50 million to respond to the coronavirus pandemic during the fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021. | Final Enacted |
| Kansas | Regulatory Action | Attorney General Emergency Compliance |
The Office of the Attorney General issued compliance with the Kansas open meetings act during an emergency declaration. | Effective |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-215 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-216 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has prohibited price gauging. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has issued an executive order easing restrictions on nurses who live out of state and making it quicker to obtain a license. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Andy Beshear (D) issued an executive order to cease all elective medical procedures. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-220 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) declared a state of emergency relating to insurance. It orders all insurers to waive all cost-sharing for screening and testing of COVID-19. It orders all insurers to waive prior authorizations for screening and testing. It orders all insurers to offer access to out-of-network services. It orders all insurers to allow people to obtain refills of prescriptions even if it was recently filled. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-224 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered that pharmacists in the state may dispense emergency refills of up to a 30-day supply for any non-controlled medication and may operate temporarily a pharmacy in an area not designated on the pharmacy permit. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-235 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered the state to waive the waiting period for unemployment insurance. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 2020-236 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered food and beverage sales to be restricted to take-out and delivery, and drive-thru only. Establishments offering carry-out, delivery and drive-thru orders shall ensure that patrons and employees engage in appropriate social distancing (staying 6 feet away from each other). | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closed – Executive Order 2020-246 and Executive Order 2020-257 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered all non-life sustaining businesses to close. Life sustaining businesses include grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, hardware stores, retail businesses that are not life-sustaining may provide delivery and curbside service, and those covered under U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s CISA list. |
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| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-253 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered the creation of the Team Kentucky Fund - a fundraising platform designed to provide financial assistance to Kentuckians whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-257 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has evictions in the state of Kentucky for the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-258 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered that residents of Kentucky not travel to other states, with four exceptions: 1) travel to other states for work or groceries, 2) travel to care for loved ones, 3) travel to obtain health care and 4) travel when required by a court order. Any residents who do travel out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-265 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has issued an order allowing critical workforce sectors to rehire previously retired workers to fill key roles. The order, which last the duration of the state of emergency, applies to law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, park rangers and corrections officers. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-266 | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered that travelers coming to Kentucky quarantine for 14 days after arrival, unless travelers are coming because it is a requirement of employment; to render care as a healthcare professional or volunteer; to obtain groceries, medicine, or other necessary supplies; to seek or obtain care by a licensed healthcare provider; to provide care for elderly, minors, dependents, or other vulnerable persons; or are required by court order to travel to Kentucky. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Primary Postponed | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has ordered the statewide primary election to be postponed to June 23. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Andy Beshear (D) has recommended that schools be closed through May 1. | Active |
| Kentucky | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Cabinet or Health and Family Services | Governor Andy Beshear (D) announced an order to close public-facing businesses that must close include entertainment, hospitality and recreational facilities, community and recreation centers, gyms and exercise facilities, hair salons, nail salons, spas, concert venues, theaters, and sporting event facilities. | Active |
| Kentucky | Legislative Action | SB 150 | Suspends certain provisions in order to protect workers, including the seven day waiting period to file for unemployment benefits. Allows employees who have not been terminated but have experienced a reduction in hours to file for unemployment benefits. | Final Enacted |
| Kentucky | Legislative Action | Legislature Not Meeting Frequently | The Kentucky Legislature is on an abbreviated schedule. Planning to adjourn sine die April 15. | N/A |
| Kentucky | Legislative Action | SB 282 | Requires employers to provided paid sick leave to employees in response to COVID-19. This measure provides that an employee who works for the same employer for thirty days within a year from the commencement of employment is entitled to paid sick days. The employee is to be entitled to eight hours of paid sick leave after completing 120 hours of employment with the same employer or thirty days employment, whichever occurs last. An employee shall then accrue paid sick days at the rate of not less than one and one-half hours per every thirty hours worked, beginning at the commencement of employment with the employer or the effective date of this measure, whichever is later. | 1st Chamber |
| Kentucky | Regulatory Action | Cabinet for Health and Family Services Emergency Rule |
The Cabinet published an emergency rule related to enhanced and suspended Medicaid services during a declared national or state emergency. | Effective |
| Kentucky | Regulatory Action | Department for Public Health Emergency Rule |
The Department has issued an emergency rule enhancing early intervention services to include tele-intervention delivery methods and continuing current early intervention service provider agreements which are set to expire June 30, 2020. | Effective |
| Kentucky | Legislative Action | SJR 246 | Requires the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to assess Kentucky’s preparedness to address the coronavirus and report the results to the General Assembly by March 31, 2020. | 1st Chamber |
| Louisiana | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Louisiana Legislature has recessed until a later date due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Louisiana | Legislative Action | SB 499 | Provides that during the public health emergency declared in Proclamation 25 JBE 2020, and any extension thereof, the secretary of state may, by rule, waive, suspend, or delay compliance with all or part of any statute it is the duty of the secretary of state to administer or enforce with respect to any registered business entity, partnership, and any other registration required by law, if he reasonably deems compliance with the statute is impossible or impractical as a result of conditions created during a declared state of emergency. | 1st Chamber |
| Louisiana | Legislative Action | SB 475 | Provides that every essential worker who is disabled because of the contraction of the disease, COVID-19, or the dependent of an essential worker whose death is caused by COVID-19, is entitled to the compensation provided in present law the same as if the essential worker received personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. | 1st Chamber |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Board of Nursing Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted an emergency rule which extends the expiration of temporary permits for new nursing graduates who have been unable to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam or reinstate an expired permit during a public health emergency. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule amending Programs and Services due to COVID-19. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to emergency telemedicine. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to reportable diseases and conditions coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency rule that allows any insured who has an auditable insurance policy issued the right to make a demand upon its admitted insurer to permit the insured to immediately conduct a mid-term self-audit of the insurance policy. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The emergency rule suspends any notice of cancellation, notice of nonrenewal or nonreinstatement of insurance policies that was in force and effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2020. Any such notice shall be null and void, but may be reissued after the emergency rule expires. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to patient protection and related health care services regarding health insurance matters affecting insureds in Louisiana caused by the outbreak of COVID-19. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to temporary licensing of certain insurance producers. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to Medical Professions; Restricted Temporary Permits; Emergency Temporary Permit. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency rule regarding the mid-term audit of auditable policies during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The emergency rule applies to all admitted insurers who issued any insurance policy in Louisiana that provides insurance coverage to commercial insureds whose insurance policy is rated using an auditable exposure basis. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to medical surge-related patient transfers in Louisiana during the outbreak of Coronavirus. | Effective |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will lead the state’s planning for different scenarios relating to the spread of coronavirus, offer guidance to the Governor’s Office and the Unified Command Group, and to agencies, local governments, businesses, and organizations. | N/A |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) declared a public health emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) issued an order postponing Louisiana’s upcoming election including the presidential primary in response to COVID-19, commonly called the coronavirus. The elections scheduled for April and May will take place in June and July. | Active |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; School Closures –– Emergency Proclamation No. 2020-27 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) signed a proclamation that among other actions immediately halts any gathering of more than 250 people until Monday, April 13. The order also closes all K-12 public schools 3/16 – 4/13, statewide. |
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| Louisiana | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation No. 2020-32 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has ordered temporary suspension of statutes surrounding telehealth, bid procedures, teachers, and other healthcare. Refer to order. | Active |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation No. 2020-37 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has issued an order that updates the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak with additional provisions relating to first-responders, law enforcement rehiring, rehiring of retired public employees, insurance commissioner emergency authority, shareholder meetings, and remote notarization. | Active |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has ordered a ban on gatherings of more than 50 people. This order closes all casinos, bars, and movie theatres. This order limits restaurants to delivery, take out and drive-through orders only. |
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| Louisiana | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order – Emergency Proclamation No. 2020-33 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has issued a statewide Stay At Home order beginning March 23. Non-essential businesses must close. This order was amended on March 30 to extend the Stay at Home Order to April 30. Essential workers include healthcare workers and caregivers; Mental health and Social Service workers; Pharmacy employees; Workers supporting groceries, pharmacies and other retail sales of food and beverage products; Restaurant carryout and quick-serve food operations and food delivery employees; Farm workers; Electricity and Utility Industry Employees; Critical Manufacturing Employees (medical supply chains, energy, transportation, food, chemicals); Petroleum, Natural and Propane; Gas Workers; Transportation and Logistics Workers; Communications and Information Technology Employees; Financial Services and Banking Industry Employees. |
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| Louisiana | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation No. 2020-39 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has renewed the state of emergency for coastal Louisiana. | Active |
| Louisiana | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation No. 2020-41 | Governor John Bel Edwards (D) has extended his Stay at Home order until April 30. The updated proclamation unites several proclamations the Governor issued in March, extending them to April 30. School closures will continue through April 30 and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) is in the process of determining what could potentially happen beyond April 30. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Declaration of Abnormal Market Disruption | Governor Janet Mills (D) has prohibited certain necessities from being sold at unconscionable prices. The declaration specifies the necessities affected by the COVID-19 market disruption as: 1) paper products; 2) cleaning supplies; 3) hand sanitizer; 4) personal hygiene products; 5) medicine and medical supplies; 6) food; and 7) water. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Proclamation of Civil Emergency; Mass Gatherings; School Closures – Governor’s Recommendations | Governor Janet Mills (D) declared a civil emergency in response to COVID-19. In addition, the governor is recommending ending classroom instruction in all public schools as soon as reasonably practical. In addition, the governor is recommending postponing all events with 50 or more people all gatherings of more than 10 that include individuals who are at higher risk for severe illness, such as seniors, until further notice. In addition, the governor is recommending postponing all non-urgent medical procedures, elective surgeries, and appointments at hospitals and health care providers across the state until further notice. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 16 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order suspending provisions of certain health care professional licensing statutes and rules in order to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19 . | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 18 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order extending compliance dates under certain motor vehicle laws. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order 19 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has ordered all non-essential businesses to close. Essential businesses include: food processing, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, construction, trash collection, grocery and household goods (including convenience stores), home repair and hardware and auto repair, pharmacy and other medical facilities, biomedical, behavioral health and health care providers, child care, post offices and shipping outlets, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and animal feed and supply stores, shipping stores, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging. Restaurants may still provide take-out and delivery. Refer to order. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order | Governor Janet Mills (D) has ordered all restaurants and bars statewide close to dine-in customers. The governor orders a ban on all gatherings of more than 10 people. In addition, Governor Mills strongly urged non-essential public-facing businesses, such as gyms, hair salons, theatres, casinos, shopping malls, to close their doors for two weeks to minimize public gatherings. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 20 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order modifying requirements applicable to Family Child Care Providers in order to facilitate employment of persons needed for the treatment and containment Of COVID-19. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 22 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order increasing flexibility in scheduling physical exams for children ordered into the custody of DHHS for their protection and containment of COVID-19. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 23 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order suspending provisions of the Maine Pharmacy Act and related rules in order to facilitate the continuation of out-of-state clinical trials of investigational drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 24 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order regarding recycling and solid waste facility operating hours enforced by the department of environmental protection. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 25 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order suspending certain restrictions, on an as-needed basis, on job training funds managed by the Maine Community College System’s MQC program. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 26 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order regarding certain watercraft laws enforced by the Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 27 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order regarding state certified hypodermic apparatus exchange programs. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; School Closure - Executive Order 28 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. The order also places limits of customers at essential businesses; and implements additional sanitation and social distancing requirements. Essential businesses are still defined as they are in Executive Order 19 FY 19/20. The order also closes private and public K-12 schools statewide until at least May 1. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 29 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has signed an order modifying provisions of the Maine General Assistance Program and related rules in order to meet the basic needs of people during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 30 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has extending the State’s property tax exemption deadline to either the commitment date of the municipality (the date set each year, usually in July, when the Tax Assessors commit the town’s assessment roll to the Tax Collector to allow for the receipt of payment), or 30 days after the termination of the Governor’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency, whichever comes first. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 31 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued an order extending deadlines related to certain property tax exemptions. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 32 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued an order related to fire burn permits. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 34 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued an order calling for a 14 day self-quarantine for any person traveling into Maine from an outside state, unless they are performing essential services. Lodging is also restricted to only be use for restricted purposes such as housing for the vulnerable and healthcare workers, and for individuals to self-quarantine. |
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| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 35 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued an order allowing all health care providers licensed by the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to provide services via telehealth; heave license expiration dates extended; not have to complete continuing education. In addition, certain licensees may receive temporary licensure to provide healthcare in person or through telehealth and reactivate their Maine license immediately if retired within the last three years. | Active |
| Maine | Executive Action | Executive Order 36 FY 19/20 | Governor Janet Mills (D) has issued an order related to guide licensing and outdoor ethics laws enforced by the Department of Inland Fish and Wildlife. | Active |
| Maine | Legislative Action | LD 2126 | Provides one-time funding to respond to COVID-19. The total provided is $467,172. | Final Enacted |
| Maine | Legislative Action | Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Early | The Maine Legislature adjourned sine die almost a month early due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Maine | Legislative Action; Executive Action | Emergency Legislative Package; LD 2163; LD 2167 |
One emergency bill grants Governor Mills access to at least $11 million in State funding to respond to COVID-19, while another omnibus emergency bill expands authorities of State and local officials to allow them greater flexibility to respond to the virus and to provide support to Maine workers impacted by the virus. The bills were enacted by the Legislature and Governor Mills will sign them March 18. | Enacted |
| Maine | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency rule that will remove the MaineCare Benefits Manual (MBM), Chapter I, Section 4, Telehealth Services blanket prohibition against providers utilizing telehealth to deliver services under the MBM, Chapter II, Section 80, Pharmacy Services. | Effective |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Declaration of State of Emergency | Governor Larry Hogan (R) declared a state of emergency and a catastrophic health emergency in the State of Maryland. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order allowing municipalities to postpone elections. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order amending and restating Order No. 20-03-20-01 to further authorize additional telehealth services. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order authorizing remote notarizations. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order determining that disability services personnel are health care providers necessary for the state's response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order extending tax deadlines to July 15, 2020. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order initiating a process for authorization of labs in the state to develop a perform Covid-19 testing. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order prohibiting excess profits on certain goods and services. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order related to healthcare licensure, inactive practitioners, scopes of practice, and adult centers. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order temporarily prohibiting evictions of tenants suffering substantial loss of income due to COVID-19. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order waiving family contributions to the Maryland Children's Health Program. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order (amended) | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order to expand child care access to child care for critical personnel during the state of emergency. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people, including social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order that closes all non-essential businesses. Only essential businesses and facilities identified as critical infrastructure sector by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will stay open. Salons, barbershops, tanning parlors; tattoo parlors must also close. Restaurants and bars may still provide take-out and delivery. The order also prohibits gatherings of 10 people or more. |
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| Maryland | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order to close all Maryland casinos, racetracks, and simulcast betting facilities to the general public indefinitely. Does not apply to hotels adjacent to casinos. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Directives | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has ordered all restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and gyms to close beginning March 16. Take-out and delivery will still be available. Fitness centers, health clubs, gyms, pools, and spas, theaters, and bingo halls must close. Malls must close. Restrictions have been placed at BWI Airport. This was announced at a press conference. This does not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, has stations, and banks. |
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| Maryland | Executive Action | School Closure | Maryland public schools will remain closed until April 24. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. The order amends the Non-Essential Business Closure EO. |
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| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has issued an order which prohibits the repossession of cars and trucks, as well as homes that are not considered "real property" such as trailers or boats. This order also suspends commercial and residential evictions for the duration of the order, if the tenant can demonstrate a substantial loss of income. |
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| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has signed an order delegating authority to local health officials to control and close unsafe facilities. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has signed an order authorizing various actions related to nursing homes and other health care facilities. | Active |
| Maryland | Executive Action | Primary Postponed | Governor Larry Hogan (R) has postponed the statewide primary originally scheduled for late April to June 2. | Active |
| Maryland | Legislative Action | HB 1663; SB 1080 |
Authorizes certain actions by the Governor with regard to the coronavirus outbreak. the Governor may: (1) prohibit cost–sharing by carriers for disease testing and any associated costs that is conducted based on testing protocols recommended by the Secretary of Health; (2) order the Department of Health to cover the cost of disease testing and any associated costs, if the costs would not otherwise be paid for by a carrier or another third party; (3) require carriers and the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to cover the cost of an immunization and any associated costs; (4) establish or waive telehealth protocols, including authorizing health care professionals licensed out–of–state to provide telehealth to patients; (5) order the Department of Health to reimburse synchronous and asynchronous telehealth services provided to a patient, without regard to whether the patient is at a clinical site; (6) for the duration of the emergency, prohibit a retailer from increasing the sale or rental price of any good or service to a price that increases the retailer’s value of profit by more than 10%, including for the price of: 1. food; 2. fuel; 3. water and ice; 4. medicine; 5. medical supplies and equipment; 6. cleaning products; 7. building supplies and equipment; 8. energy sources; and 9. storage space; and (7) prohibit an employer from terminating an employee solely on the basis that the employee has been required to be isolated or quarantined under Title 14 of the Public Safety Article. | 2nd Chamber |
| Maryland | Legislative Action | Legislature Adjourns Sine Die Early | The Maryland Legislature adjourned sine die two weeks early due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Maryland | Legislative Action | SB 1079; HB 1661 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | HB 1661: 2nd Chamber; SB 1079: Enacted |
| Maryland | Legislative Action | SB 190 | Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | Pending Governor’s Approval |
| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 591 | Governor Charlie Baker (R) declared a state of emergency to give state government more flexibility to respond to this evolving outbreak. | Active |
| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Governor’s Temporary Order | Governor Baker (R) issued an emergency order temporarily closing all child care programs and authorizing the temporary creation and operation of emergency child care programs. | Active |
| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Governor’s Temporary Order | Governor Baker (R) issued an order extending the registration of certain health care professionals' licenses. | Active |
| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Governor’s Temporary Order | Governor Charlie Baker (R) issued an emergency order requiring insurers to allow all in-network providers to delivery clinically appropriate, medically necessary covered services to members via telehealth. The GIC and all carriers are required to cover, without any cost-sharing, medically necessary treatment delivered via telehealth related to COVID-19. The Commissioner of Insurance will direct guidance to implement this order. |
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| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Governor's Temporary Order | Governor Baker (R) has prohibited corporations from holding annual or special meetings of shareholders. | Active |
| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure; Mass Gatherings; Stay At Home "Advisory" - Governor’s Temporary Order #13 | Governor Baker (R) has ordered all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close. The governor also announced a Stay At Home Advisory - this is not an Order and cannot be enforced. Essential services include: healthcare operations; food and agriculture; public safety; critical infrastructure; logistics; public works; telecommunications; critical manufacturing; financial services; and more. Refer to list. Restaurants and bar may still provide take-out and delivery. The order also prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people. The governor announced updates to the list of “COVID-19 Essential Services” categories. The order has been extended to May 4. |
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| Massachusetts | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Temporary Order | Governor Charlie Baker (R) issued an emergency order prohibiting gatherings of more than 25 people, statewide. The order includes, without limitation, community, civic, public, leisure, faith-based events, sporting events with spectators, concerts, conventions, fundraisers, parades, fairs, festivals, and any similar event. The emergency order also prohibits bars, restaurants, or establishments that offer food and drink to close for on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery will still be available provided they follow social distancing protocols set forth in Department of Public Health guidance. |
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| Massachusetts | Executive Action | School Closures – Retail Closure – Governor’s Temporary Order | Governor Charlie Baker (R) ordered the closure of all public and private K-12 schools, statewide, from 3/16 – 4/6. | Active |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | HB 4354; HB 4502 |
Appropriates $95,000 to the commissioner of public health for the surveillance, treatment, containment or prevention of the 2019 novel coronavirus. | HB 4354: 1st Chamber; HB 4502: Final Enacted |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | Executive Sessions and Committee Hearings Postponed | The Massachusetts Legislature has postponed meetings and hearings until further notice. | N/A |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | HB 4561 | Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | Enacted |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | HD 4926 | Establishes and regulates the funding and use of the COVID-19 Quarantine Assistance Fund. Requires the use of the fund for grants to residents of Massachusetts who become unable to earn wages due to a COVID-19 infection, quarantine or isolation period. | 1st Chamber |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | HD 4934; SD 2870 |
Entitles any state employee who is absent from work due to COVID-19 infection, quarantine or isolation, and who does not have sufficient earned sick leave time for the absence, to paid leave for the duration of their COVID-19 related absence. | 1st Chamber |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | HD 4958 | Measure would expand unemployment benefits to other classes of workers. | 1st Chamber |
| Massachusetts | Legislative Action | SB 2602 | This measure defines public safety official as any individuals employed as police, fire personnel, correction officers, dispatchers, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, nursing professionals, and all individuals employed and considered as 1st responders. The amount of time a public safety official is incapacitated or unable to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus infection or exposure and the required time of hospitalization, time of quarantine or time of self-quarantine must be considered as on duty time, and said public safety official may not be required to use sick time, vacation time, personal time or any other contractual time-off to cover said period of incapacitation or inability to perform regular duty work. | 1st Chamber |
| Massachusetts | Regulatory Action | Department of Unemployment Assistance Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to procedures and interpret the provisions of M.G.L. 151A to alleviate hardship caused by COVID-19. | Effective |
| Massachusetts | Regulatory Action | Office of the Attorney General Emergency Rule |
The Office issued an emergency rule related to the definition of price gauging. | Effective |
| Michigan | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Forces | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has established four individual COVID-19 task forces. The COVID-19 Task Force on State Operations, covers all aspects of state operations, including employment and facilities. The COVID-19 Task Force on Health and Human Services, covers the provision of medical and human services, including protecting the healthcare workforce. The COVID-19 Task Force on Education, covers K-12 public schools and universities and colleges. The COVID-19 Task Force on Economy/Workforce, covers general economic impact, workforce, supply chain, business continuity, and related issues. | N/A |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-4 (rescinded) Executive Order No. 2020-33 |
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has extended the emergency and disaster declaration. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Public School Closures – Executive Order No. 2020-5 (rescinded); Executive Order 2020-11 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered a temporary prohibition on large assemblages and events and temporary school closures. The order prohibits more gatherings of more than 50 in a single shared space. The order does not apply to industrial or manufacturing work, mass transit, or purchase of groceries or consumer goods. The order closes all public schools in the state 3/16 – 4/5. |
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| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-8 (rescinded); Executive Order No. 2020-18 |
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has temporarily imposed more enhanced restrictions on the excessive pricing of goods, materials, emergency supplies, and consumer food items. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 2020-9 (rescinded); Executive Order No. 2020-20 |
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered Restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, clubs, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, and other places of public accommodation offering food or beverage to cease on-site consumption. All bars, museums, gyms, studios, spas, and casinos must close. All hair, nail, tanning, massage, traditional spa, tattoo, body art, and piercing services must close. This does not apply to grocery stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, law enforcement facilities, and food courts inside of airports. |
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| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-10 (rescinded); Executive Order No. 2020-24 |
Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued a new order regarding temporary expansions in unemployment eligibility and cost-sharing. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary enhanced support for deliveries. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary enhancements to operational capacity and efficiency of health care facilities. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary extension of deadline to redeem property for nonpayment of delinquent property taxes. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-15 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary authorization of remote participation in public meetings and hearings and temporary relief from monthly meeting requirements for school boards. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-16 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered an expansion of child care access during the COVID-19 emergency. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary restrictions on non-essential medical and dental procedures. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-19 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered temporary prohibition against entry to premises for the purpose of removing or excluding a tenant or mobile home-owner from their home. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order No. 2020-21 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare; law enforcement; food and agriculture; energy; water and wastewater; transportation; public works; financial services; critical manufacturing; defense industrial base; distribution centers; child care workers; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-22 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered an extension of county canvass deadlines for the March 10, 2020 Presidential Primary Election. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-23 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered an enhanced authorization of remote means for carrying out state administrative procedures. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-25 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered implementing temporary enhancements to operational capacity, flexibility, and efficiency of pharmacies. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-26 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has extended state tax deadlines. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-27 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered the May 5 election to be conducted with absentee ballots. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-28 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has ordered an restoring water service to occupied residences during the COVID-19 pandemic | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-29 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order on temporary COVID-19 protocols for entry into Michigan Department of Corrections facilities and transfers to and from Department custody; and temporary recommended COVID-19 protocols and enhanced early-release authorization for county jails, local lockups, and juvenile detention centers. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-30 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order temporarily suspending scope of practice and licensing requirements to the extent necessary to allow licensed, registered, or certified health care professionals provide medical services necessary to support the response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-31 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order providing temporary relief from standard vapor pressure restrictions on gasoline sales. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-32 (rescinded) Executive Order No. 2020-34 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order placing temporary restrictions on veterinary services. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-35 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order suspending K-12 in-person teaching for the rest of the schoolyear. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-36 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order related to worker protections during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order states that it is the public policy of this state that an employer shall not discharge, discipline, or otherwise retaliate against an employee for staying home when he or she is at particular risk of infecting others with COVID-19. The order has multiple provisions on worker protections. Refer to Order. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-37 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued an order placing temporary restrictions on entry into health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and juvenile justice facilities. | Active |
| Michigan | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-38 | Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) has issued temporary extensions of certain FOIA deadlines to facilitate COVID-19 emergency response efforts. | Active |
| Michigan | Legislative Action | HB 5631; SB 151 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | 1st Chamber; Enacted |
| Michigan | Legislative Action | HB 5701 | Prohibits employer retaliation against sick employees. | 1st Chamber |
| Michigan | Legislative Action | Legislature Cancels Committee Meetings/Session Days | Most committee meetings have been cancelled. The Michigan Legislature is moving to a one session a week schedule. Planning to meet 4/1, 4/7, and 4/15. | N/A |
| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Rules |
The Department has issued an emergency rule relaxing face-to-face requirements. | Effective |
| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Human Service Emergency Rule |
The Department has made the following temporary changes during the COVID-19 emergency: 1) waive quantity limits, prior authorizations (PAs), and documentation requirements for respiratory equipment and supplies; 2) waive quantity limits, PAs, and documentation requirements for home delivery medical supplies; 3) add coverage of surgical masks, hand sanitizer, and patient gowns; 4) recommend physicians utilize telemedicine; and 5) refer DME/medical suppliers to the CDC COVID-19 personal protection equipment guidelines. | Effective |
| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Rule | The Department adopted an emergency policy, and proposed an identical policy, regarding temporary changes to the home delivery of durable medical equipment (DME) and medical supplies during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The temporary policy changes apply to Medicaid beneficiaries, DME suppliers, Medicaid Health Plans (MHPs), and Integrated Health Organizations (IHOs). | Effective |
| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency Medicaid policy regarding the relaxation of hospital transfer and related transportation policies during the COVID-19 outbreak. | Effective |
| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Emergency Rule |
The Department has issued an emergency rule related to certain employees suffering a compensable personal injury under the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act due to COVID-19. |
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| Michigan | Regulatory Action | Workers' Disability Compensation Agency Emergency Rule |
The Agency issued an emergency rule related to workers' compensation and COVID-19. | Effective |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-01 | Governor Tim Walz (D) declared a peacetime emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Public School Closures – Executive Order No. 20-02 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered the closure of public K-12 school, statewide, 3/18 – 3/27. The order also requires schools to provide care for elementary-age children of health care professionals, first responders, and other emergency workers during previously planned school days to ensure Minnesota’s first line of defense against COVID-19 can stay on the job. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 20-04 (amended) and Order No. 20-08 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered restaurants, cafes, food courts, coffeehouses, and other places offering food or beverage to cease all on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery is available. Bars, taverns, breweries, wineries, and clubs are to close. Theaters, cinemas, performance venues, and museums are to close. Gyms, recreation centers, studios, and spas are to close. Tanning establishments, body art establishments, tattoo parlors, piercing parlors, businesses offering massage therapy or similar body work, spas, salons, nail salons, cosmetology salons, esthetician salons, advanced practice esthetician salons, eyelash salons, and barber shops must close. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-05 (amended) / Executive Order No. 20-29 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Law to be suspended and ordered several measures to ensure unemployment benefits are available for workers who are not able to work directly or indirectly due to COVID-19. The governor has amended the original order to expedite state unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 emergency. |
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| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-06 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order providing for emergency relief from motor carrier regulations. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-09 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered the delay of inpatient and outpatient elective surgery and procedural cases during covid-19 peacetime emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-10 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order prohibiting price gouging during the peacetime emergency, responding to reports of essential goods necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of the public being sold at excessive and prohibitive prices. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-11 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order authorizing the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to seek federal authority to temporarily waive or modify certain requirements for federal programs, including but not limited to the Minnesota Family Investment Program, Medical Assistance, and MinnesotaCare, to ensure these programs continue providing necessary support to Minnesota families during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-12 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order allowing DHS to temporarily issue waivers or modifications to state requirements to ensure that their services can be delivered to Minnesotans safely and without undue delay. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-14 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered the temporary suspension of evictions and writs of recovery during the covid-19 peacetime emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-15 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered immediate relief to small businesses during the covid-19 peacetime emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-16 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has ordered non-hospital entities to inventory and preserve vital medical equipment during the covid-19 peacetime emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-17 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order clarifying application of executive order 20-09 to veterinary surgeries and procedures. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-18 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has extended EO 20-04 and EO 20-08. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-19 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order authorizing and directing the commissioner of education to implement a distance learning period and continue to provide a safe learning environment for Minnesota's students. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Stay At Home; Non-Essential Business Closure; Executive Order No. 20-20 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; public safety operations; food stores; media; critical manufacturing; energy; water. Refer to order. The order will also close schools through May 4. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-22 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order authorizing the State Auditor to temporarily suspend reporting requirements during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-23 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order authorizing Minnesota health-related licensing boards to modify requirements during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-24 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order providing for emergency relief from regulations to motor carriers and drivers operating in Minnesota. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-25 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order authorizing Peace Officers, Firefighters, and Security-Related licensing boards to modify requirements during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-26 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order ensuring continuing operations of the Medical Cannabis Program during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-27 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order temporary relief from certain regulations to motor carriers and drivers operating in the state. | Active |
| Minnesota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-28 | Governor Tim Walz (D) has issued an order allowing out-of-state mental health providers to render telehealth aid and permitting certain licensing boards to provide license and registration relief during the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency. | Active |
| Minnesota | Legislative Action | HF 3532 SF 4194 |
States that in order to mitigate the impacts and hardships encountered by a person quarantined or isolated in this state, any person isolated or quarantined under subdivision 1, clause (3), shall have the following protections: (1) A qualified employee shall be allowed to work at home during the period of isolation or quarantine if, following an interactive process between the employer and qualified employee, such arrangements are reasonable for the employer, in light of the employee's essential job duties, and do not impose an undue hardship on the employer; (2) all civil court actions shall be stayed during the person's isolation or quarantine, but only if the isolation or quarantine materially affects the person's ability to appear; (3) the commissioner of commerce shall negotiate with credit reporting bureaus to waive any negative reports to the person's credit rating during a person's period of isolation or quarantine; (4) the commissioner of commerce shall negotiate a federal waiver for federally guaranteed student loan obligations for persons under isolation or quarantine. Also, nothing in this subdivision is intended to alter sick leave or sick pay terms of the employment relationship. The period of any isolation or quarantine, as defined in section 144.419, shall run concurrently with any period of protected leave under federal, state, and local law. Either the qualified employee or the employer may elect to have the employee use paid leave benefits for which the employee is eligible under any paid time off, vacation, paid sick leave, or other paid leave benefit made available by the employer during the period of isolation or quarantine. |
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| Minnesota | Legislative Action | HF 4275 SF 3813 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | HF 4275: 1st Chamber - SF 3813: Enacted |
| Minnesota | Legislative Action | HF 4414 | Relates to modifying eligibility conditions for unemployment insurance and the use of sick leave benefits during an outbreak of a communicable disease. | 1st Chamber |
| Minnesota | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Minnesota Legislature has suspended session due to COVID-19 until at least April 14. | N/A |
| Minnesota | Legislative Action | SF 4352 | States an insurance company licensed to issue disability income insurance policies in Minnesota may also offer paid family leave insurance benefits providing wage replacement caused by absences that are not based on an insured's status as disabled. The benefits may be offered either through a rider to a disability income insurance policy or as a separate insurance policy. | 1st Chamber |
| Minnesota | Regulatory Action | Mass Gatherings -Department of Health - Guidance | The Commissioner issued a number of community mitigation strategies including the cancellation or postponement of events in excess of 250 people gathered together. The guidance also calls for social distancing of 6 feet per person at smaller gatherings and to limit gatherings with participants at high risk for severe disease. | Effective |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | State of Emergency Declaration | Governor Tate Reeves (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 1461 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has postponed the upcoming congressional primary. | Active |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 1462 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has waived requirements surrounding unemployment benefits. | Active |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 1463 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has banned non-essential gatherings of 10 or more people. The governor has ordered all restaurants, bars, or other dining establishments to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. The order defines Essential Businesses but does not close non-essential businesses. |
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| Mississippi | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 1464 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has suspended Code surrounding motor carriers and the Department of Transportation. | Active |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | Public School Closure | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has closed all K-12 public schools, statewide, until at least 4/17. | Active |
| Mississippi | Executive Action | Shelter In Place For Lauderdale County - Executive Order No. 1465 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has issued a Shelter In Place Order for residents of Lauderdale County. Non-essential businesses must close. Refer to EO No. 1463 for list of Essential Businesses. The order also halts evictions in the county. |
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| Mississippi | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order No. 1466 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order statewide. Non-essential businesses must close. No changes of the definition of essential businesses were discussed at the press conference. Refer to Order No. 1463 for list. |
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| Mississippi | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 1467 | Governor Tate Reeves (R) has issued an order related to notarization of documents and the electronic notarization of documents. | Active |
| Mississippi | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Mississippi Legislature has suspended session indefinitely due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Mississippi | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency rule related to duty to report communicable diseases and COVID-19. | Effective |
| Mississippi | Regulatory Action | Division of Medicaid Emergency Rule |
Allow for enhanced usage of telehealth services during an emergency, clarify definitions and reimbursement methods, and provide updated guidance regarding eligible distance sites. | Effective |
| Mississippi | Regulatory Action | Division of Medicaid Emergency Rule |
The Division has adopted an emergency rule that adds language regarding beneficiary signature requirements for prescription drug delivery during a national or statewide emergency. | Effective |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-02 | Governor Mike Parson (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-04 | Governor Mike Parson (R) has ordered temporary suspension of certain statutes surrounding telemedicine, teachers, motor carriers, and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-05 | Governor Mike Parson (R) has ordered the suspension of any prohibition of the sale of un-prepared food by restaurants to the public. | Active |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-06 | Governor Mike Parson (R) has activated the state militia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-07 | Governor Mike Parson (R) has ordered that all penalties enumerated in section 571.104.4, RSMo, for late renewal applications for concealed carry permits. | Active |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Press Release | Governor Mike Parson (R) is urging the cancellation or suspension of public gatherings of 50 individuals or more with the exception of educational institutions, daycare facilities, and business operations. This press announcement came after the CDC issued its new recommendations on March 15. | N/A |
| Missouri | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor Mike Parson (R) announced that gatherings with 10 or more people are banned. The governor announced restaurants, bars, and food courts should provide take-out and delivery only. |
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| Missouri | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor Mike Parson (R) announced that all casinos will be closed 3/17 – 3/30. No textual document is available. |
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| Missouri | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Governor's Order | Governor Mike Parson (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. The order defines essential businesses as those sectors identified on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list. The order requires non-essential businesses that have yet close to implement social distancing orders but does not require them to close. The order requires essential businesses to limit individuals to 10-25% of the allotted building code occupancy, depending on the square footage. The order keeps all public and private schools closed. The order limits gatherings to 10 or less people. |
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| Missouri | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-08 | Governor Mike Parson (R) has issued an order related to remote notarization. | Active |
| Missouri | Legislative Action | HB 2014 | Appropriates $33,001,534 to the Department of Health and Senior Services to address coronavirus preparedness and response. | 2nd Chamber |
| Missouri | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Missouri Senate reconvened April 7. The Missouri House will reconvene April 9 to pass the supplemental budget. | N/A |
| Missouri | Local Action | Kansas City, MO - Stay At Home Order | Mayor Quinton Lucas has issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential business includes healthcare; essential infrastructure; food stores; pet supply; media; banks; hardware stores; gas stations; critical trades; laundromat; transit; restaurants may provide take-out and delivery. Refer to order for more. |
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| Missouri | Local Action | St. Louis, MO / St. Louis County, MO - Stay At Home Orders | Mayor Lyda Krewson and County Executive Dr. Sam Page have issued a stay at home order for the City and County of St. Louis. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare; stores that provide food; restaurants and bars my provide take-out and delivery; logistics; media; gas stations; hardware stores; laundromats; transportation; hotels; construction; childcare; professional services. Refer to order. |
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| Missouri | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Senior Services Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted emergency amendments and proposed identical permanent amendments which would update the requirements for reporting infectious, contagious, communicable, or dangerous diseases to include the 2019-nCoV (coronavirus). | Effective |
| Montana | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Steve Bullock (D) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force is charged with bolstering the state’s preparations and will coordinate public health response, continuity of government, and communication between state, federal and local partners. | N/A |
| Montana | Executive Action | Executive Directive | Governor Steve Bullock (D) has signed a directive prohibiting landlords from terminating a lease or refusing to renew or extend terms of a current lease agreement at least on a month to month basis. It also stops involuntary sales of homes, foreclosures, liens placed on residential properties or late fees charged due to inability to pay mortgage payments on time. | Active |
| Montana | Executive Action | Executive Directive | Governor Steve Bullock (D) has signed a directive requiring travelers arriving from another state or country to Montana for non-work-related purposes undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes. | Active |
| Montana | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2-2020 | Governor Steve Bullock (D) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Montana | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Recommendation | Governor Steve Bullock (D) is recommending that the public limits all gatherings, especially those more than 50 people, in every community across the state. Governor Bullock is also recommending that individuals over the age of 60 or who are immunocompromised or with chronic health conditions do not participate in gatherings of more than 20 people. | Active |
| Montana | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Steve Bullock (D) closed all K-12 public schools, statewide, from 3/16 – 3/27. | Active |
| Montana | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Governor’s Directive | Governor Steve Bullock (D) has ordered food services and alcoholic beverage businesses to close on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. Cigar bars, health clubs, health spas, gyms, pools, movie and performance theaters, bowling alleys, bingo halls, music halls, and casino must close. |
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| Montana | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Order- Governor’s Directive | Governor Steve Bullock (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include those sectors listed on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list; food stores; healthcare operations; media; gas stations; hardware; critical trades; transit; logistics; legal, accounting, real estate services; and more. Refer to Order and list. Restaurants may still provide take-out and delivery. |
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| Montana | Regulatory Action | Department of Labor and Industry Emergency Rule |
The Department released emergency rules concerning unemployment benefits for people laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Effective |
| N. Maraiana Islands | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-4 | The Island has implemented a COVID-19 response including quarantine and containment measures. All businesses that have facilities open to the general public shall be open to the public from 6AM to 1PM. Refer to order. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | State of Emergency | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Directive | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) and the State Department of Health and Human Services has extended the statewide social distancing restrictions through April 30. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-01 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) has ordered regulatory relief for motor carriers. | N/A |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-03 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) has ordered that all governing bodies may meet by videoconference or telephone. | N/A |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-4 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to permit the loosening of eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance benefits. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-5 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to increase flexibility in requirements for Nebraska residents relating to driver licensing and vehicle registration requirements. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-6 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) has issued an executive order to provide relief to restaurants and bars. On March 19, the State of Nebraska directed restaurants and bars in Cass, Douglas, Sarpy, and Washington counties to close their dining / seating areas and move to takeout, carry-out, or delivery only. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-7 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order related to temporary residential eviction relief. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-8 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to expand access to childcare options during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-9 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order allowing restaurants and bars to provide mixed drinks with lids for takeout. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to authorize the credentialing of retired or inactive health professionals who wish to serve Nebraskans during the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. It also defers the requirements for healthcare providers to pay initial licensing fees or to complete continuing education. Additionally, the Governor is temporarily waiving the restrictions on licensed out-of-state medical professionals working in Nebraska. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to give healthcare facilities greater flexibility to respond to COVID-19. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) issued an executive order to allow online notary services to take place immediately and to provide regulatory flexibility to banks. | Active |
| Nebraska | Executive Action | School Closure; Mass Gatherings; Retail Closures - State Directed Health Measure | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) and the State Department of Health and Human Services issued a Directed Health Measure. This measure now covers 56 counties. The measure requires COVID-19 positive individuals to quarantine. The measure prohibits gatherings of 10 people or more. The measure requires restaurants and dine-in establishments to halt on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. All elective medical and dental surgeries and procedures are prohibited. The updated DHM closes all public and private K-12 schools through May 31. |
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| Nebraska | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Directive | Governor Pete Ricketts (R) and the State have directed restaurants and bars in affected counties to close their dining / seating areas and move to takeout, carry-out, or delivery only. The state has issued guidance that restaurants and bars are currently limited to 10 patrons. |
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| Nebraska | Legislative Action | LB 1198 | Appropriates $83,619,600 for FY2019-20 to the Military Department, for Program 191 - Governor's Emergency Program - COVID-19, to aid in carrying out the goals of the Governor's Emergency Program. | Enacted |
| Nebraska | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature has been suspended until further notice. | N/A |
| Nevada | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has formed a COVID-19 Task Force to streamline the state’s allocation of resources in fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Declaration of Emergency | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order 003 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has ordered all non-essential businesses to close for 30 days. Restaurants, bars, wineries, pubs, food courts, coffee shops, catered events, clubs, bowling alleys, and other similar venues, and breweries are restricted to take-out, drive-thru, or delivery. This does not pharmacies, grocery stores, drug and convenience stores, banks and financial institutions, hardware stores, and gas stations. All gaming machines, devices, tables, games, and any equipment related to gaming activity will be shut down. |
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| Nevada | Executive Action | School Closure - Executive Order 004 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order closing all state DMVs. The order also extends multiple licensure deadlines. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | School Closure - Executive Order 005 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order closing all schools through April 16. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Executive Order 006 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order allowing virtual meetings for government bodies. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Executive Order 008 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order temporarily banning evictions and foreclosures. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Order 007 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order prohibiting gatherings of 10 or more people. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Executive Order 009 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order temporarily extending all licenses and permits issued by the State of Nevada, Boards, Commissions, Agencies, or political subdivisions for 90 days. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order 010 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued a Stay At Home Order. Individuals may leave their residences to provide services, perform work necessary, or obtain services from Essential Healthcare operations; Essential Licensed Businesses; or Essential Infrastructure operations. See List. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Executive Order 011 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) issued an order temporarily waiving licensure requirements surrounding healthcare workers. Refer to order. | Active |
| Nevada | Executive Action | Executive Order 012 | Governor Steve Sisolak (D) activated the National Guard. | Active |
| Nevada | Regulatory Action | Division of Insurance - Emergency Rule | The Commissioner of Insurance orders health insurers to not impose an out-of-pocket cost for a provider office, urgent care center, or emergency room visit when the purpose of the visit is to be tested for COVID-19; not impose an out-of-pocket cost for COVID-19 testing; to cover costs of COVID-19 immunization as one becomes available. As soon as practicable, a health insurer shall issue guidance to inform its insureds and network providers about available benefits, options for medical advice and treatment through telehealth, and preventive measures related to COVID-19. For the purpose of ensuring adequate access to prescription drugs due to shortages caused by supply-chain disruptions, health insurers shall provide coverage for off-formulary prescription drugs if there is not a formulary drug available to treat the insured. |
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| Nevada | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy - Emergency Rule | Provides that a prescription for chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine may not be issued, filled or dispensed to an outpatient for a COVID-19 diagnosis, or for any new diagnosis made after 3/23/2020. | Effective |
| New Hampshire | Regulatory Action | Department of Insurance - Emergency Rule | The Department published an emergency rule related to health insurer coverage of health care services related to the coronavirus. | Effective |
| New Hampshire | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The New Hampshire Legislature is suspending all activities through May 4. The Legislature is expected to meet remotely on April 10 to start addressing the budget. | N/A |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Public School Closures – Emergency Order #1 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered all K-12 public schools to close from 3/16 – 4/3. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Emergency Order #2 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered all restaurants and bars in the state to serve patrons by takeout, delivery, and drive-through methods only. This has been extended to Maty 4 by Emergency Order #26. |
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| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #3 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary prohibition on disconnections of electric, gas, water, telephone, cable, VOIP, internet, and deliverable fuels. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #4 to 2020-04 (modified) / Emergency Order #24 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary prohibition on evictions and foreclosures. Emergency Order #26 modifies EO #4; the original order shall not apply to: a) Eviction proceedings initiated against an individual for violations of a lease or violations of law which result in either (i) substantial damage to the premises by the individual or members of the individual's household, or (ii) a substantial adverse impact on the health or safety of the other persons residing on the premises; b) Eviction proceedings initiated against an individual in cases of the individuals' abandonment of their rental unit or space. Section 3 of Order #4 shall not apply to the recording of a foreclosure deed and affidavit with respect to a foreclosure sale that occurred on or before March 16, 2020. |
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| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #5 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered the waiting period for unemployment benefits to be waived. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #6 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has temporarily authorized for take-out or delivery beer or wine. This has been extended to Maty 4 by Emergency Order #26. |
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| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #7 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered the temporary modification of data and privacy governance plans. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #8 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered the temporary expansion of access to Telehealth Services to protect the public and health care providers. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #9 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered the establishment of a COVID-19 Emergency Healthcare System Relief Fund. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #10 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered all sellers of groceries to temporarily transition to use of single-use paper or plastic bags. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #11 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary authority to perform secure remote online notarization. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #12 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered a modification of public access to meetings. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #13 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary allowance for New Hampshire pharmacists and pharmacies to compound and sell hand sanitizer over the counter ("OTC") and to allow pharmacy technicians to perform non-dispensing tasks remotely. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #14 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered Temporary authorization for out-of-state pharmacies to act as a licensed mail-order facility within the State of New Hampshire. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #15 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary authorization for out of state medical providers to provide medically necessary services and provide services through telehealth. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #16 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered all temporary prohibition of scheduled gatherings of 10 or more attendees. This order has been extended to May 4 by Emergency Order #26. |
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| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure; Emergency Order #17 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; public safety; food and agriculture; critical infrastructure; critical manufacturing; critical trades; transit; shipping and logistics; IT and communications; financial services; and more. Refer to Order. Restaurants may still provide take-out and delivery. |
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| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #18 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered a temporary modification to Department of Safety Laws and Regulations. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #19 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered an extension of Remote Instruction and Support for Public K-12 Schools. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #21 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered the creation of the COVID-19 Emergency Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Relief Fund. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #22 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered emergency funding for child protection services. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #23 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered a temporary modification of municipal and local government statutory requirements. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #25 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has ordered temporary modification of interest penalty for late payment of property taxes. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Emergency Order #27 to 2020-04 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has restricted hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and short-term rentals to only provide lodging for vulnerable populations and essential workers. | Active |
| New Hampshire | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-05 | Governor Chris Sununu (R) has extended the declared State of Emergency originating in EO 2020-04. It also orders that all emergency orders issued pursuant thereto to remain in full force and effect through the expiration of this executive order. | Active |
| New Jersey | Local Action | Bergen County, NJ - Essential Business Order | The County Executive issued an executive order stating that no worldly employment or business shall be performed or practiced by any person or entity within the County of Bergen until further notice except: a.) preparation and sale of drugs, meals, prepared food; b.) take-out sale of alcoholic beverages, newspapers, pet food and sanitary pet products, gasoline and food products subject to the conditions and limitations contained herein; c.) Auto repair shops will be permitted to remain open only if attached to and part of a gasoline station; d.) Health care facilities shall remain open with the exception of dental care facilities which shall close except as may be deemed necessary by a licensed dentist to treat emergency conditions; e.) Law firms, other entities or individuals specifically licensed to provide professional legal services, are hereby exempted from this Executive Order to the degree necessary to participate in Superior Court trials or other ancillary court proceedings or emergent matters or transactions; f.) Banks or banking institutions; g.) Funeral Parlors. It that states all malls, shopping centers, offices, construction and business activity of any type or nature, except as modified herein, shall be closed until further notice. |
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| New Jersey | Legislative Action | AB 3846 | Creates the Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program. It allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner. | Pending Executive Approval |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | AB 3848 | Prohibits an employer, during the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020 concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee if the employee requests or takes time off from work based on a written or electronically transmitted recommendation from a medical professional licensed in New Jersey that the employee take time off work for a specified period of time because the employee has, or is likely to have, an infectious disease which may infect others at the employee’s workplace. The measure provides that if an employer violates the provisions of the measure, the affected employee may file a complaint with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development or initiate a court action. If the employer is found to be in violation, the commissioner or the court is required to order the reinstatement the employee and fine the employer $2,500 for each violation. | Enacted |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | AB 3856 SB 2297 |
Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $10 million. | AB 3856: Pending Executive Approval - SB 2297: 1st Chamber |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | Legislature Remote Voting | The New Jersey Legislature is scheduled for session on April 13. Remote voting will be allowed. | N/A |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | SB 2279 | This measure, during a period in which a state of emergency is declared for the entire State because of a public health emergency, extends to employees of employers with less than 30 employees the right to be reinstated to employment after taking family leave, thus ensuring that, during such a period, all workers who pay for family leave insurance (FLI) will be able to able to return to work after taking FLI benefits. | 1st Chamber |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | SB 2293 | Creates the “Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program." It allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner. | 1st Chamber |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | SB 2301 | This measure prohibits an employer, during the Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency declared by the Governor in Executive Order 103 of 2020 concerning the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, from terminating or refusing to reinstate an employee if the employee requests or takes time off from work based on a written or electronically transmitted recommendation from a medical professional licensed in New Jersey that the employee take time off work for a specified period of time because the employee has, or is likely to have, an infectious disease which may infect others at the employee’s workplace. | 1st Chamber |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | SB 2304 AB 3900 |
Expands the scope of the State’s temporary disability insurance law, so that workers may obtain TDI or family leave insurance (FLI) benefits by expanding that law’s definition of a “serious health condition” for which a worker may obtain the benefits, either for the worker’s own condition in the case of TDI benefits, or for the condition of a family member of the worker cared for by the worker in the case of FLI benefits. | SB 2304: Final Enacted AB 3900: 1st Chamber |
| New Jersey | Legislative Action | AB 3839 | Appropriates $20 million from General Fund to DOE to support school facility cleaning and sanitization. | 2nd Chamber |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Administrative Order 2020-8 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an administrative order which allows for municipalities and counties to impose additional restrictions on hotels, motels and short term rentals beyond the statewide order if desired. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force – Executive Order No. 102 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will coordinate all state efforts to appropriately prepare for and respond to the public health hazard posed by coronavirus. | N/A |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Recommendation | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has recommended the cancellation of all public gatherings throughout New Jersey of more than 250 individuals, including concerts, sporting events, and parades. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | School Closure | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has ordered all schools to close, statewide, beginning March 18 until further notice. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 103 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) declared a state of emergency and a public heath emergency to contain the spread of COVID-19. | N/A |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 105 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has ordered upcoming elections to be made vote-by-mail only. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Retail Closure– Four-State Area Agreement/Executive Order No. 104 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) announced that beginning March 16, all restaurants and bars, statewide, are to close for in-house service. Take-out and delivery is available. Gyms, movie theaters, casinos, and indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks, bowling alleys will also be required to close. All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors and related personal care services will be closed. This does not affect grocery stores. Governor Murphy went on to encourage all residents not leave their homes from 8:00PM to 5:00AM. This was announced during a press conference. |
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| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 106 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has ordered temporary limitation on evictions and foreclosures. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order No. 107 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued a Stay at Home order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses excluded are: grocery stores, farmers markets, farms that sell directly to customers, other food stores, pharmacies, medical supply stores, gas stations, convenience stores, hardware stores, laundromats, pet stores, auto maintenance, printing and office supply. Restaurants and dining establishments may still offer take-out and delivery. Refer to order for more detail. Additions to essential businesses definitions were announced. Refer to list. |
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| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 108 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has ordered all local restrictions that in any way will or might conflict with any of the provisions of Executive Order No. 107 to be invalidated. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 109 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has suspended all elective surgeries, invasive procedures to preserve essential equipment and hospital capacity. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 110 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has directed the Commissioner of DCF to implement a plan permitting access to emergency child care services for essential persons. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 111 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has directing health care facilities to report data, including PPE inventory and bed capacity, on a daily basis. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 112 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order suspending requirements surrounding Health Care Professionals - including retired professionals - joining New Jersey's COVID-19 response and providing protections for front line Health Care Responders. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 113 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order authorizing commandeering of property such as medical supplies. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 115 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts by allowing certain retirees to return to public employment. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 116 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order extending statutory deadlines for certifying tax levies to county tax boards; extending deadlines for notifying nontenured staff; and extending school board terms. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 117 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order waiving the 2019-2020 statutory school year assessment requirements for eighth grade students and twelfth grade students who have not yet met the graduation assessment requirement due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 118 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has closed all state parks and forests and county parks. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 119 | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has issued an order which extends the Public Health Emergency declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103. Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, a declared public health emergency expires after 30 days unless renewed. | Active |
| New Jersey | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Phil Murphy (D) has announced that he will issue an executive order requiring all employees and shoppers at the businesses still open in New Jersey to wear face masks or coverings. The order limits the number of customers allowed inside stores to a max of 50% of their capacity. The governor also announced that he will order all non-essential construction to cease. According to press, there are exemptions. The governor also announced that he will order the state's primary elections to be postponed until July 7. This information was announced at a press conference. Textual document not yet available. |
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| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-004 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) declared a state of public health emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Orders | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued 5 executive orders authorizing funds to the National Guard, Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Department of Health, Public Education Department, and Children, Youth & Families Department. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Retail Restrictions– Amended Executive Order | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced that the existing public health has been amended to add restrictions that limit eateries and bars to no greater than 50% of their maximum occupancy rate at all times. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Public School Closure - Executive Order 2020-012 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced the closure of all public schools throughout the duration of the public health crisis. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-013 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order requiring travelers, with the exception of healthcare workers, defense contract workers, shipping and freight employees, and federal employees, arriving in New Mexico to self quarantine for 14 days and it grants the department of health the authority to perform screenings. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-014 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order providing $20,000,000 in emergency funding for PPE, testing supplies, and other related materials. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-015 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order permitting notarial acts through audio-visual technology under certain conditions. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-016 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order directing the motor Vehicle Division of the Taxation and Revenue Department to temporarily waive all late fees and penalties that could be assessed under the motor vehicle code | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Retail Closure and Restrictions; Executive Directive | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced that Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel has mandated all restaurants, bars, breweries, eateries and other food establishments must close to dine-in customers. Take-out and delivery is available. Recreational facilities, health clubs, resort spas, theaters, flea markets, and indoor shopping malls must close. Hotels, motels and other places of lodging shall not operate at more than 50% of maximum occupancy. This does not apply to grocery stores, pharmacies, shelters, banks, healthcare facilities, and law enforcement facilities. The order, in an effort to limit hoarding, directs grocery stores and other retailers to limit the sale of over-the-counter medications, durable medical equipment, baby formula, diapers, sanitary care products and hygiene products to three packaged items per individual. |
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| New Mexico | Executive Action | Non-Essential Businesses Closure; Stay At Home Order; Mass Gatherings - Executive Directive | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) announced a Stay At Home Order. She also announced that Health Secretary Kathy Kunkel has mandated all non-essential businesses close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; essential infrastructure; food and agriculture; critical trades; critical manufacturing; laundry and cleaning services; defense related services; transit; and more. Refer to order. The order also prohibits gatherings of 5 or more people. This has been extended to May 1. |
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| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-017 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order directing the New Mexico Department of Transportation to create Emergency Expedited Special Permits. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-020 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order allowing certain Canadian nurses to provide care during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-021 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order commuting the sentences of incarcerated individuals who meet certain criteria and instructing the Department of Corrections to release those individuals from its facilities. | Active |
| New Mexico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-022 | Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) issued an order renewing the state of public health emergency declared in EO 2020-04, and other powers invoked in that order, an all other order and directives contained in executive orders tied to the public health emergency until May 1. | Active |
| New Mexico | Regulatory Action | Office of Superintendent of Insurance - Emergency Rules | Emergency rules maximizing the available insurance coverage for New Mexicans suffering from COVID-19, pneumonia, or influenza, while simultaneously ensuring that medical costs do not create a barrier to testing and treatment. | Effective |
| New Mexico | Regulatory Action | Division of Insurance - Emergency Rule | The Division adopted a notice and order related to excepted benefits notice requirements related to COVID-19. | Effective |
| New Mexico | Regulatory Action | Division of Insurance - Emergency Rule | The Division adopted the notice and order related to the matter of the COVID-19 public health emergency data call. | Effective |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) declared a state disaster emergency due to the coronavirus in the state of New York. The order authorizes the implementation of the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and authorizes all state agencies to assist in the plan. The order amends laws through April 6 , to permit for additional work contracts for emergency purposes, allow for the purchases of necessary commodities and other needed materials, amend exemptions for vehicles registered in other jurisdictions, permit training to do mass-testing for the virus, allow patients to receive prescribed drugs without delays, permit general hospitals and nursing homes to transfer patients during the emergency, implement health regulations pursuant to the virus, permit nursing supervision visits for personal care services, permit physicians and certified nurse practitioner to issue a non-patient specific regimen to such purposes for collecting specimens from suspected individuals who are sick, rapid approval of the use of the tele-mental health services. This has been extended by Executive Order No. 202-1 through April 11. |
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| New York | Executive Action | Governor’s Press Briefing and Release – 3/9/20 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) stated that he will send a program bill to the legislature to provide paid sick leave to working New Yorkers and specifically protect those who are required to stay home from work because they are being isolated or quarantined as a result of the novel coronavirus. | N/A |
| New York | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings– Four-State Area Agreement/Executive Order No. 202.3/ Executive Order No. 202.5 / Executive Order No. 202.7 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that beginning March 16, all restaurants and bars, statewide, are to close for in-house service. Take-out and delivery is available. Gyms, movie theaters, casinos, and indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks, bowling alleys will also be required to close. All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors and related personal care services will be closed. This does not affect grocery stores. Any large gathering or event (concert, conference, worship service, performance before a large audience, etc.) shall be cancelled or postponed if more than 50 persons are expected in attendance. |
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| New York | Executive Action | School Closure - Executive Order No. 202.4 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has closed all K-12 schools statewide. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.5 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has temporarily suspended requirements and statutes surrounding healthcare workers. Refer to order. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Retail and Business Closure - Executive Order No. 202.6 and 202.7 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced a mandatory statewide requirement for businesses. The governor has stated that no non-essential business can have more than 100% of its workforce working outside of their homes. Any essential business or entity providing essential services or functions shall not be subject to the in-person restrictions. This includes essential health care operations including research and laboratory services; essential infrastructure including utilities, telecommunication, airports and transportation infrastructure; essential manufacturing, including food processing and pharmaceuticals; essential retail including grocery stores and pharmacies; essential services including trash collection, mail, and shipping services; news media; banks and related financial institutions; providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations; construction; vendors of essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses; vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public. The increase to cover 100% of non-essential businesses was announced during a press conference. Additional Guidance on essential business definitions was released. See link. The governor has directed non-essential businesses to remain closed through April 29. |
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| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order 202.8 | Prohibits the enforcement of either an eviction of any tenant residential or commercial, or a foreclosure of any residential or commercial property for a period of ninety days. Authorizes the abatement of interest, for a period of 60 days for a taxpayers who are required to file returns and remit sales and use taxes by March 20, 2020, for the sales tax quarterly period that ended February 29, 2020. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.9 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has directed DFS to suspend foreclosure and to issue emergency rules on credit late fees. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings- Executive Order No. 202.10 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has banned any non-essential gatherings of any size. The order suspends more statutes surrounding healthcare. It also prohibits pharmacists from dispensing certain medicines. |
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| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.11 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has issued an order allowing pharmacies to compound their own hand sanitize and practice in an alternate locations and extends the expiration of occupational licenses to the 30th day after this order expires. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.12 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has issued an order suspending rules and statutes surrounding Tax Law and Election Law. The order also postpones the upcoming presidential primaries. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.13 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has issued an order suspending rules and statutes surrounding Mental Health Law, Insurance Law, and Banking Law. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 202.14 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has continued the suspensions and modifications of law, and any directives, not superseded by a subsequent directive, made by Executive Order 202 and each successor Executive Order to 202, for thirty days until May 7. The order also states that any medical equipment (personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, respirators, bi-pap, anesthesia, or other necessary equipment or supplies as determined by the Commissioner of Health) that is held in inventory by any entity in the state, or otherwise located in the state shall be reported to DOH. The order also allows any physician who will graduate in 2020 from an academic medical program accredited by a medical education accrediting agency for medical education by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, and has been accepted by an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited residency program within or outside of New York State to practice at any institution under the supervision of a licensed physician. |
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| New York | Executive Action | Governor’s Directive | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) and Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state will temporarily halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State of New York for at least 30 days. | Active |
| New York | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) has stated that he will issue an order authorizing the state to take ventilators and medical equipment from private hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities to alleviate the shortages of equipment downstate. This was announced via Twitter. Textual document not yet available. |
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| New York | Executive Action; Legislative Action | SB 8091 | Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) announced a three-way agreement with the Legislature on a bill guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkers who have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. The program bill also includes the permanent comprehensive paid sick leave policy first advanced in the Governor's FY 2021 Executive Budget proposal. | Enacted |
| New York | Legislative Action | SB 8091 | Provides requirements for sick leave and the provision of certain employee benefits when such employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 | Enacted |
| New York | Legislative Action | SB 8117 | This legislation will provide police, sheriffs, corrections, parole and probation officers with medical care coverage and sick leave if such employee is exposed to COVID-19 while working and then tests positive for COVID-19. | Active |
| New York | Legislative Action | AB 10152; SB 8090 AB 10153 |
This measure would provide requirements for sick leave and the provision of certain employee benefits when such employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 and to amend the labor law, in relation to requirements for sick leave. | 1st Chamber |
| New York | Legislative Action | AB 10208 | This measure establishes the coronavirus pandemic small business and not-for-profit organization loan program. This measure allows small businesses and not-for-profits to submit a loan guarantee claim to an eligible financial institution for the comptroller's approval during the coronavirus pandemic. Loans made through the program may not exceed $75,000 and will not charge interest until at least 270 days after the coronavirus pandemic is over. Additionally, the loan agreement will allow small businesses and not-for-profits a grace period of 180 days before repayment of the approved loan. The loan agreement must be paid in full within three to six equal payments without a prepayment penalty or early payment penalty. |
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| New York | Legislative Action | AB 9953 SB 7919 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19 and empowers the governor to take the necessary steps to respond to epidemic. | Enacted |
| New York | Legislative Action | AB 9506 | Requires every employer to provide its employees with sick leave. | 1st Chamber |
| New York | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted emergency amendments to update the requirements of reporting infectious, contagious, or communicable diseases. The adopted amendment adds the severe or novel coronavirus to the list of diseases which must be immediately reported to the Department of Health. | Effective |
| New York | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Department issued an emergency rule related to communicable disease, isolation, and quarantine. | Effective |
| New York | Regulatory Action | Department of Financial Services Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted an emergency amended rule addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19) cost-sharing. The rules apply to health insurers. | Effective |
| New York | Regulatory Action | Department of Financial Services Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted a new emergency rule requiring providers to waive all cost=sharing for in-network telehealth services. The rule applies to providers of telehealth services. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 117 (amended) / Executive Order No. 120(amended) / Executive Order No. 121 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has prohibited mass gatherings that bring together more than 10 people in a single room or space, such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, theater, or other confined indoor or outdoor space, including parades, fairs and festivals. Bingo halls, bowling alleys, indoor exercise facilities, pools, performance venues, theaters, spas, gaming establishments, barber shops, beauty salons, nail salons, massage parlors, tattoo parlors must close. Does not include airports, bus and train stations, medical facilities, libraries, shopping malls and spaces where people may be in transit. Office environments, restaurants, factories, or retail or grocery stores are also excluded. |
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| North Carolina | Executive Action | School Closures – Executive Order No. 117 (amended) / Executive Order No. 120 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has ordered all public K-12 schools to close through May 15. | Active |
| North Carolina | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 118 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has ordered all restaurants and bars to close for dine-in consumption. Take-out and delivery will be available. The order restricts mass gatherings mentioned in No. 117 down to less than 10 people. The order directs the Department of Commerce to ensure people are eligible for unemployment benefits to the maximum extend allowed. |
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| North Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 119 - COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Roy Cooper (D) declared a state of emergency to take appropriate actions necessary to promote and secure the safety and protection of the state. The order waives the maximum hours of service for drivers if the driver is transporting medical supplies and other needed equipment. The order encourages the Attorney General to use all resources available to monitor reports of abusive trade practices including price gouging. The order encourages private labs and universities to take all reasonable steps to expand COVID-19 testing capacity. The order waives restrictions related to products or chemicals used to control COVID-19 at facilities regulated by NCDHHS. The order waives state licensure requirements for health care and behavioral health care personnel. The order directs the Department of Insurance to work with plans operating in the state to identify burdens for testing for COVID-19 as well as access to prescriptions drugs and telehealth services to reduce cost-sharing to zero for screening and testing. The order creates coverage policies necessary for Medicaid and Health Choice Beneficiaries to receive medically necessary services. The order also established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will work with state, local, and federal partner in response to COVID-19. |
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| North Carolina | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closures; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 121 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has enacted a stay-at-home order. Non-essential businesses must close. The order also calls for a cease in operations for non-essential businesses. Essential businesses include Healthcare and human services operations, essential infrastructure operations, grocery stores, Food and Beverage manufacturing, financial institutions, logistics services, restaurants for off-premise consumption and transportation services; and more. Refer to Order. These essential businesses must practice social distancing as much as possible. This order limited mass gatherings to be groups of 10 people or less. |
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| North Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-122 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has authorized the disposal of surplus state property by donation or transfer to any agency, political subdivision, or public school system. The order also authorizes the donation or transfer of personal protective equipment and other health care supplies through the State's Health Care Coalitions. | Active |
| North Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-123 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has amended Executive Order No. 40 by extending the North Carolina Early Childhood Advisory Council. | Active |
| North Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-124 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has prohibited utility shut-offs, late fees, and reconnection fees. The order encourages telecommunications providers, banks, and mortgage services to provide assistance and flexibility to customers. It provides guidance on restrictions and evictions. | Active |
| North Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-125 | Governor Roy Cooper (D) has authorized and encouraged remote shareholder meetings throughout the duration of the COVID-19 Emergency. | Active |
| North Carolina | Legislative Action | Interim Meetings Cancelled | The Legislature will not hold committee, commission, or task force meetings until at least April 1. | N/A |
| North Carolina | Local Action | Durham, NC - Shelter in Place Order | The City of Durham issued an order for residents to stay at home until April 30. Exceptions to the order will be allowed for those seeking medical treatment, buying food, or exercising outdoors. Essential workers, such as hospital and medical staff, law enforcement and firefighters, food service and grocery store employees, local government employees, will be allowed to travel to work. The order does not prohibit restaurants from providing take-out or delivery options. | Active |
| North Carolina | Local Action | Mecklenburg County, NC - Stay At home Order | The County has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: food stores; healthcare operations; financial institutions; media; critical trades; shipping and logistics; laundry; legal, accounting, insurance, and real estate services; childcare; and more. Refer to Order. |
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| North Carolina | Local Action | Winston-Salem, NC - Stay At Home Order | The City has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential business includes: healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to list link. |
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| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Board of Examiners for Speech and Language Pathologists and Audiologists Emergency Rule |
The Board has adopted an emergency rule that temporarily waives the requirement for licensure for telepractice for speech and language pathologists-assistants. The temporary waive of licensure only applies to speech and language pathology-assistants. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board has adopted an emergency rule that updates requirements for pharmacists when filling or refilling a prescription for select drugs. | Effective 4/1 |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted an emergency rule and proposed a rule that would amend communicable diseases and conditions reporting requirements. Both the emergency rule and the proposed rule adopt reporting requirements for novel coronavirus. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Medical Board Emergency Rule |
The Board published an emergency rule related to limited license for disasters and emergencies for physicians and physician assistants. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Respiratory Care Board Emergency Rule |
The Board filed an emergency rule to ensure respiratory care practitioners can by licensed without any delay. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | State Board of Elections Emergency Rule |
The Executive Director of the State Board of Elections seeks to amend her emergency powers to include catastrophic conditions, including a disease epidemic, so that any necessary modifications to the normal schedule or operations of the November 2020 election can be addressed as soon as possible. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Department of Commerce Emergency Rule |
The Department issued a temporary rule related to Unemployment Compensation Due to Coronavirus and COVID-19. | Effective |
| North Carolina | Regulatory Action | Department of Public Safety Emergency Rule |
The Department issued a temporary rule related to grant application process for state or federal funds awarded in response to COVID-19. | Effective 4/15 |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-3 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | School Closures – Executive Order No. 2020-4 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) closed all K-12 schools, statewide. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-5 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has temporarily suspended licensure requirements surrounding healthcare workers. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-6 and No. 2020-6.1; Executive Order No. 2020-6.2 |
Governor Doug Burgum (R) has ordered restaurants, bars, breweries, cafes, and the like to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. The governor has ordered all recreational facilities, health clubs, athletic facilities, theaters, and music venues to close. Order 2020-6.1 closes all salons operated by licensed cosmetologists, including manicurists and estheticians, as well as massage therapy, barbershop and tattoo/body art facilities. Order 2020-6.2 extends the previous orders through April 20. |
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| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-7 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has ordered all state agencies to identify regulatory statutes or rules that can be suspended to help ease this crisis. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-8 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order expanding unemployment eligibility benefits. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-9 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order allowing pharmacists to provide emergency refills for maintenance medications. The order eliminates proof of delivery requirements. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | School Closure; Executive Order No. 2020-10 and No. 2020-10.1 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order closing K-12 public and non-public schools until further notice. This order was amended to allow certain school districts to open facilities through May for the purpose of providing child care services to children in grades K-5 only, for K-12 teachers and other health, safety and lifeline worker households. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order temporarily suspending NDDOT hearings. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order that expands eligibility for workers comp coverage to first responders and health care workers assisting in the State’s response to COVID-19. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order giving counties the option of mail ballot-only elections to protect public health during the coronavirus emergency. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order related to the authority of the State Health Officer. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-15 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order suspending payment of unemployment taxes and suspending interest on all Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) employer accounts. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-17 and No. 2020-17.1 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order suspending deadlines for public libraries to submit applications for financial aid, expiration dates for licenses to operate a livestock auction, and commercial and public pesticide applicator certifications. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-18 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order waiving the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits for individuals whose unemployment occurred during COVID-19. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-19 and No. 2020-19.1 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order strongly encouraging public school board elections take place by absentee ballots. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-20 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has temporarily suspended additional licensure and education requirements surrounding healthcare workers. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-21 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order requiring individuals who test positive for COVID-19, as well as family and household members, to self-quarantine in their place of residence for 14 days. Individuals under self-quarantine may only leave with prior approval from the Department of Health. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-22 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has prohibited visitation in long term care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities and basic care facilities. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-23 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has temporarily suspended Code to allow ASTM Class D-4/E-5 winter grade fuel to be sold and distributed through May 20. | Active |
| North Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order- No. 2020-24 | Governor Doug Burgum (R) has issued an order suspending Code related to a school district's obligation to conduct written performance reviews for teachers, principals, and assistant or associate superintendents employed for more than 3 years. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-01D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The emergency allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate in their response. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-02D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) has issued an order allowing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to amend the rules regarding the administration of the publicly funded child care program in response to COVID-19 under the Governor's direction. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-03D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed an order lifting certain unemployment compensation benefit restrictions. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-4D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) has issued an order directing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to issue a new, temporary license for Temporary Pandemic Child Care. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20202-5D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) has issued an order allowing the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to adopt and amend rules based on emergency situations. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-06D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed an order for the Emergency Adoption of Rule 4729-5-30.2 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed an order for the Emergency Adoption of Rule 5101:2-12-02.1, 5101:2-13-02.1 and 5101:2-14-02.1 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-08D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed an order requesting landlords to suspend for at least 90 days, rent payments for small businesses and a moratorium on evictions of small businesses. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Governor Recommendation | Governor Mike DeWine (R) has urged all businesses still open, statewide, to begin taking the temperature of employees every day. The governor stated, “If we’re finding we can’t get people to do this, we’re going to have to go to the next stage, which is absolutely close everything down unless it’s essential.” This is a request. This is not an order. It is not enforceable. This was announced at a press conference on March 18. |
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| Ohio | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Mike DeWine (R) announced that all kindergarten through 12th grade schools close through May 1. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Order | Governor Mike DeWine (R) announced closures of BMVs, salons, barbershops, spas, and tattoo parlors. This was announced at a press conference. No textual document available. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Retail Closure– Administration Order | Governor Mike DeWine (R) announced the closures of all bars and restaurants, statewide, to in-house patrons beginning March 15. This Director’s Order will be published by the Ohio Department of Health. | Active |
| Ohio | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure – Governor’s Directive/Department of Health Order (amended and extended) | Governor Mike DeWine (R) has announced a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare; public health; human services; essential government functions; essential infrastructure; stores that sell groceries and medicine; media; food, beverage, licensed marijuana, and agriculture; financial institutions; hardware and supply; critical trades; logistics; transportation; hotels; critical manufacturing; and more. Refer to order. This has been extended to May 1. The order has been amended to require essential businesses to determine and enforce a maximum number of customers allowed in a store at one time. The order has been amended to direct travelers arriving to Ohio should self-quarantine for 14 days. Exceptions include persons who live and work in trans-border areas, heath care workers, public health workers, public safety workers, transportation workers and designated essential workers. |
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| Ohio | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-09D | Governor Mike DeWine (R) signed an order authorizing an emergency amendment to Rule 4757-5-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. | Active |
| Ohio | Legislative Action | HB 573 | Requires that if COVID-19 is contracted by an employee who was required to work outside of the employee's home workers' compensation covers the employee. | 1st Chamber |
| Ohio | Legislative Action | HB 574 | Appropriates $5,000,000 to the unemployment Compensation Special Administration Fund to be used to hire additional temporary personnel, pay for overtime of existing personnel, or purchase necessary equipment to help expedite the processing of claims for unemployment insurance as a result of COVID-19. | 1st Chamber |
| Ohio | Legislative Action | HB 578 | Appropriates funds to support homeless shelters in the state and to provide emergency rental assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to declare an emergency. | 1st Chamber |
| Ohio | Legislative Action | HB 593 SB 299 |
Requires paid leave for an employee who is unable to work due to quarantine or mandatory isolation. Creates a grant program to compensate contract workers who cannot perform services during public health emergencies. | 1st Chamber |
| Ohio | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy - Emergency Rule | The Board adopted an emergency regarding prescription requirements for chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine. The emergency rule is in response to the Governor's COVID-19 state of emergency declaration. The new rule applies to pharmacists and pharmacies that are licensed to operate in Ohio. | Effective |
| Ohio | Regulatory Action | Department of Medicaid - Emergency Rule | An emergency rule was published surrounding telehealth during a state of emergency. | Effective |
| Ohio | Regulatory Action | Mass Gatherings - Department of Health Order | The Director of the Ohio Department of Health has prohibited mass gatherings of 100 or more persons in a single room or single space at the same time. This order does not pertain to normal operations at airports, bus and train stations, medical facilities, libraries, shopping malls and centers, or other spaces where 100 or more persons may be in transit. It does not include office environments, schools, restaurants, factories, or retail grocery stores. This order does not apply to religious gatherings or gatherings for the purpose of the expression of the First Amendment. This order does not apply to weddings or funerals. |
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| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Stay At Home; Mass Gatherings; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-07 (amended) | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The amended order issues a Stay At Home Order for all adults over 65 and vulnerable people with serious underlying medical conditions. The order limits gatherings to no more than 10 people. The order now closes restaurants in counties with confirmed cases - may provide take-out and delivery. The order closes all businesses not identified on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s CISA list in counties with confirmed COVID-19. The amended memo to the order adds essential sectors to essential business definition. |
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| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 - 3rd Amendment | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has issued an amendment to 2020-07. The order now allow nurses with inactive licenses to quickly get recertified, allow nurses to practice regardless of tax compliant status and limit prescriptions of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 - 4th Amendment | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has issued an order postponing of all elective surgeries an dental work. | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 - 6th Amendment | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has issued an order requiring travelers from six states to self-quarantine for 14 days, requiring delivery personnel to submit to screenings upon request at hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities and daycares, and protecting health care workers and their families from discrimination in housing or childcare. | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-07 - 7th Amendment | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has issued an order closing non-essential businesses statewide. The amended order continues to define essential businesses as those identified on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list. The amended order also is requiring testing labs to share data with the CDC. |
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| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 - 8th Amendment | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) has issued an order ensuring support staff of Oklahoma public schools can be paid for the remainder of their current contract despite school buildings being closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The order also clarifies any ambiguity that existed relating to the amount of paid leave and benefit coverage these employees can have during this health emergency. | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-08 | Governor Kevin Stitt (R) issued an order urging Oklahomans to follow CDC guidelines. | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive Action | Public School Closure | Oklahoma has closed public K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year. | Active |
| Oklahoma | Executive and Legislative Action | Governor Convokes Special Session | On April 2, 2020, Governor Kevin Stitt (R) issued an executive order convoking a special legislative session for the sole purpose of concurring with or terminating the declaration of health emergency. | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Oklahoma Legislative session is suspended indefinitely. | N/A |
| Oklahoma | Local Action | Oklahoma City, OK - Shelter In Place Order | Mayor David Holt issued a Shelter In Place Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses are defined as those sectors identified on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list. |
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| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-03 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has declared a state of emergency to bring additional medical resources to bear on the state's response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 20-05 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has banned large social, spiritual, and recreational gatherings of 250 people or more, statewide. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-06 (extended) / No. 20-15 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has declared abnormal disruption of the market due to COVID-19. This order has been extended by EO 20-15 until it is terminating by the Governor. |
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| Oregon | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 20-07 (extended) / No. 20-14 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has prohibited gatherings of 25 people or more beginning March 17. This does not apply to workplaces, grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail stores. She has additionally recommended that Oregonians avoid gatherings of 10 people or more. The governor has also banned in-house service at restaurants, bars, and other establishments that offer food or beverages for sale. The governor also urged all other businesses are urged to assess their practices, implement strong social distancing measures, and close their doors temporarily if they cannot put the new guidance in place. This order has been extended by EO 20-14 until it is terminating by the Governor. |
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| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-08 | Governor Kate Brown (D) announced that all public schools will be closed through April 28. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-09 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has declared all in-person instructional activities at higher education institutions to cease. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-10 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has ordered temporary suspension of elective and non-urgent medical, dental, and veterinary procedures. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-11 | Governor Kate Brown (D) ordered law enforcement officers in Oregon to stop serving or acting on any eviction notice or order that relates to residential evictions for nonpayment. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order – Executive Order No. 20-12 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. The order requires businesses and non-profit entities to facilitate telework to the maximum extent possible. Restaurants and food/beverage establishments may still provide take-out and delivery. The following are ordered to close: amusement parks; aquariums; arcades; recreational places; spas; nail and tanning salon; theaters; fitness businesses; gyms; outdoor malls; furniture stores; bowling alleys; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Oregon | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-13 | Governor Kate Brown (D) has ordered a temporary moratorium on certain evictions and terminations of rental agreements and leases. | Active |
| Oregon | Executive Action | School Closure | Governor Kate Brown (D) has announced that schools statewide will be closed for the remainder of the schoolyear. This was announced during a press conference. No textual document available. |
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| Oregon | Regulatory Action | Board of Psychology Mental Health Regulatory Agency Emergency Rule |
The Board published an emergency rule related to the temporary Suspension of In-Person Continuing Education Requirement. | Effective |
| Oregon | Regulatory Action | Building Codes Division Emergency Rule |
The Division published an emergency rule related to COVID-19 Inspection Response Flexibility. | Effective |
| Oregon | Regulatory Action | Health Authority Emergency Rule |
The Health Authority Public Health Division has issued emergency rules that require laboratories to report both positive and negative tests for COVID-19. The rules will prohibit an individual with COVID-19 from attending or working at a children’s facility, school, food service facility or health care facility. The rules also require a school administrator to restrict an individual from attendance or work at a children’s facility or school, if the individual had a substantial exposure to someone with COVID-19. The rule will allow removal of restrictions by a statement of the local public health administrator or local health officer that the disease is no longer communicable to others or that adequate precautions have been taken to minimize the risk of transmission. Health care facilities will be required to adopt policies regarding restricting employees with COVID-19 or employees with a substantial exposure to COVID-19. | Effective |
| Pennsylvania | Local Action | Non-Essential Business Closure - Philadelphia, PA | Mayor Jim Kenney has ordered all non-essential businesses, all dine-in food establishments, and all City buildings to close. This does not apply to grocery stores, big box stores, pharmacies, gas stations, discount stores, mini-markets, non-specialized food stores, daycare, banks, post offices, laundromats, dry cleaners, or vet clinics and pet stores. Refer to order for more detail. |
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| Pennsylvania | Local Action | Stay At Home Order - Philadelphia, PA | Mayor Jim Kenney has issued a Stay At Home Order. This order also states that Walk-in takeout orders at restaurants are now prohibited. Food can be picked at a drive through. Food may also be pre-ordered via telephone or internet and either picked up or delivered. Food trucks and ice cream trucks are now prohibited. It also makes the City’s order consistent with Governor Wolf’s statewide order. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | House Co-sponsorship Memo | Representatives Malcolm Kenyatta (D) and Melissa Shusterman (D) have announced their intent to sponsor legislation to urge Congress to help workers in the gig economy during the coronavirus pandemic. | Prefile |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | Senate Co-sponsorship Memo | Senator Christine M. Tartaglione (D) has announced her intent to sponsor legislation to support essential workers with workers compensation benefits in the time of coronavirus. | Prefile |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | Primary Postponed | The Legislature has passed a resolution that postpones the upcoming primary to June 2. | Pending Governor’s Approval |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | House Co-Sponsorship Memo | Representative Brad Roae (R) has announced his intention to introduce legislation that would place all retail stores that are not already considered life-sustaining business in the life sustaining business under certain circumstances. | Prefile |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | House Co-Sponsorship Memorandum | Representative David Delloso (D) plans to offer legislation that protects employees who are forced to miss work because they have been quarantined by the government or medical community. There is no formal bill at this time. | 1st Chamber |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | House Co-Sponsorship Memorandum | Representative Jake Wheatley, Jr. (D) has announced his intent to sponsor legislation to increase compensation during the corona virus pandemic. In his memo, he said: "Times like this call for bold action, which is why I will be introducing HB 2380, the Emergency Relief for COVID-19 Workers Act. This is an unprecedented piece of legislation aimed at giving widespread relief to those affected by the global pandemic COVID-19. As representatives of the people, it is important we respond to their needs during this time of crisis. I’m offering an extensive list of combined relief efforts particularly directed toward front line, life-sustaining workers, but ultimately all Pennsylvania workers. First and foremost, the bill provides additional wages to essential workers. If an essential worker is making less than $15 an hour, they will be eligible to earn the difference for hours they worked during the health emergency. For example, if a worker makes $10 an hour, they will be eligible for an additional $5 an hour during that time. For workers who makes more than $15 an hour, they will be eligible for and additional $3 per hour during the health emergency. This supplemental wage will be available from the time of March 1, 2020 and ends one month after the emergency is declared over. Second, my legislation will prohibit employers from requiring employees to use their Paid Time Off directly preceding being laid off because of the health emergency. This is a senseless and malicious practice that I would like to see abolished completely, but the bill will only suspend it temporarily during COVID-19. This prohibition will be in place from April 1, 2020 and end one month after the emergency is declared over. Third, House Bill 2380 will suspend all mortgage and rent payments for those who have lost their job due to the pandemic. This would take effect for the time beginning April 1, 2020 and ending one month after the emergency is declared over. Landlords will be able to apply for reimbursement from the State for lost rent during this period. Any business with less than 50 employees who has not received federal stimulus money will also be eligible for this benefit. Finally, my legislation would allow any essential employee who works more than 150 hours during the emergency to apply to have their student loans forgiven in full. The employee must provide proof they were an essential employee and must also provide proof of hours worked. This legislation will be paid for by a bond not to exceed $10 billion." |
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| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | Senate Co-Sponsorship Memorandum | Senator Lawrence M. Farnese, Jr. (D) has announced his intent to sponsor legislation to expand access to FMLA coverage to employees during the emergency declaration. There is no formal bill at this time. | 1st Chamber |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | HB 2384 | Provides that a person is immune from civil and criminal liability and from imposition of an administrative sanction, including any liability or sanction imposed by a professional or occupational licensing board or commission, for engaging in a protected business operation. | 1st Chamber |
| Pennsylvania | Legislative Action | Legislature Operating Remotely | The Pennsylvania Legislature is back in session and operating remotely. | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Tom Wolf (D) announced that all K-12 public schools will close beginning March 16. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Directive | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has ordered all non-essential stores, restaurants, bars, and senior programs to close for at least two weeks beginning March 16. Take-out will be made available. Non-essential businesses include public-facing industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and recreation facilities, including but not limited to community and recreation centers; gyms, including yoga, barre and spin facilities; hair salons and barber shops, nail salons and spas; casinos; concert venues; theaters; sporting event venues and golf courses; retail facilities, including shopping malls except for pharmacy or other health care facilities within retail operations. Essential services and sectors include but are not limited to food processing, agriculture, industrial manufacturing, feed mills, construction, trash collection, grocery and household goods (including convenience stores), home repair/hardware and auto repair, pharmacy and other medical facilities, biomedical and health care, post offices and shipping outlets, insurance, banks, gas stations, laundromats, veterinary clinics and pet stores, warehousing, storage, and distribution, public transportation, and hotel and commercial lodging. |
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| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency | Governor Tom Wolf (D) declared a disaster emergency in response to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings– Four-State Area Agreement | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has joined with CT, NJ, and NY to establish a uniform approach to the pandemic. Gyms, movie theaters, casinos, and indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks, bowling alleys will also be required to close. All barbershops, hair salons, tattoo or piercing parlors and related personal care services will be closed. This does not affect grocery stores. |
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| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order statewide. Individuals may only travel for essential services and to life sustaining businesses as defined in earlier Orders. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order For Specific Counties – Executive Order (amended) | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order for 33 counties. Life-sustaining business activities may continue. Only allowable individual activities and allowable essential travel will be permitted. Refer to list. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations. The state has published a list of official life-sustaining businesses and it include grocery stores, gas stations, farms, and transit systems. Refer to updated list. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Tom Wolf (D) has issued an order mandates that private, public and quasi-public health care providers and facilities, as well as manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of PPE, pharmaceuticals and other medical resources located within the commonwealth, submit current inventory quantities of PPE, pharmaceuticals and other medical resources to PEMA within five days of this order. Health care providers and facilities are further ordered to provide written reports detailing facility health care needs and other pertinent information in the form, manner and frequency directed by PEMA. | Active |
| Pennsylvania | Executive Action | Health Order | Secretary of the Department of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today signed an order providing direction for maintaining and cleaning buildings for businesses authorized to maintain in-person operations under her and the governor’s life-sustaining business orders. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-020 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced declared a state of emergency for the island and ordered the Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) to start screening travelers arriving in local international airports | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-021 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced issued an order implementing a "special license" without cargo is ordered to be licensed for any employee who tests positive for COVID-19. The license is free of charge for a period of time fourteen days from the certification issued by the doctor or the official diagnosis issued by a laboratory authorized to administer the COVID-19 test. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Curfew; Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order No 2020-023 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced has ordered an island-wide curfew for all persons. The order also closes all non-essential businesses, with the exception of grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, banks or financial institutions, and any other business related to the distribution of food, medicine, medical items or fuel. This closing order applies to shopping malls, movie theaters, concert halls, theaters, gyms, gambling halls, casinos, establishments that sell alcoholic beverages, or any similar place that encourages the gathering of a group of citizens in the same space. |
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| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-024 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced has ordered agencies to activate special procedures to carry out emergency purchases, including: purchasing by contract professional or non-professional services needed and directly related to the management and prevention of COVID-19. The also applies to agencies having the ability to make emergency purchases including medical equipment personal disinfection items, items of disinfection in general and protective items according to the Department of Health. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-025 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced issued an order directing the Secretary of the Family in coordination and collaboration with the Secretary of Housing, and the Secretary of Health, to establish homeless assistance centers. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-026 | Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced has ordered the creation of a medical advisory task force committee. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-29 | Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced (NPP) has ordered a curfew. The order closes non-essential businesses. The order exempts certain business from closing including pharmacies, grocery shops, gas stations and elderly care centers. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-30 | Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced (NPP) has ordered that any passenger who arrives at Luis Marin International Airport on a flight from the United States or any international destination must remain quarantined for 14 days. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-31 | Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced (NPP) has ordered that effective April 1, all health facilities that operate in PR must inform daily to the Department of Health all of the ambulatory or hospitalized cases that are suspected, probable, negative or confirmed cases of COVID-19. Health Facilities includes any public or private facility, including primary health center, that is testing people in PR for COVID-19 infection. This will apply to any clinic laboratory doing tests for COVID-19. This EO stipulates the information to be included in the report as well as the process for submitting such. Also requires that any death suspected, probable, or confirmed from COVID-19 be immediately reported to the regional epidemiologist. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-32 | Governor Wanda Vazquez Garced (NPP) has ordered an extension of EO 20-23 and EO 2020-29. The order has designated days when individuals may travel by vehicle on the island. | Active |
| Puerto Rico | Legislative Action | Legislature In Recess | The Puerto Rico Legislature is in recess until at least April 13 due to COVID-19. | N/A |
| Puerto Rico | Legislative Action | RCC 659 | Allocates $500,000,000 to various government agencies to finance a portion of the first phase of the Strategic Plan to Reactivate Our Economy, Support Our Merchants, and Protect Our Workers, in response to the emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Enacted |
| Puerto Rico | Legislative Action | RCC 666 | Appropriates $ 156,810,500 to various government agencies in Puerto Rico to finance a portion of the first phase of the "Strategic Plan to Reactivate Our Economy, Support Our Merchants and Protect Our Workers" in response to the emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2nd Chamber |
| Puerto Rico | Legislative Action | RCS 492 | Allocates $25 million from the Emergency Fund, and establishes the requirements and conditions for receiving a grant of $500 on or before June 30, 2020, to employees of a private company whose income has been impacted by the total closure due to COVID-19, except for those who already benefit from the Nutrition Assistance Program. | Pending Executive Approval |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Proclamation of Disaster Emergency | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) declared a disaster in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Executive Order 20-04 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has prohibited gatherings of 25 or more people. The order also prohibits restaurants, bars, and establishments that offer food or drink to cease all on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery are available. |
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| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-05 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order relating to public meetings and public records requests. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-06 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order temporarily suspending current regulations surrounding telemedicine. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-07 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order extending time for weapons and firearms background checks. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-08 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order suspending specific liquor licenses. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order 20-09 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has ordered all public recreation and entertainment establishments, gyms, fitness centers, salons, barbershops, spas, tattoo parlors, to close. All business service personnel that can tele-work are required to do so. This includes but is not limited to accountants, lawyers, human resources and procurement professionals. All gatherings of 10 or more people are not banned. |
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| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-10 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order placing quarantine restrictions on domestic air travelers returning to Rhode Island. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-11 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) issued an order postponing the upcoming primary election to June 2. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Orders 20-13 and 20-14 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Effective March 30, 2020, non-critical retail businesses shall suspend operations. Critical businesses are defined as supermarkets, liquor, food stores, mail and delivery stores and operations, gas stations, laundromats, electronics and telecommunications stores, office supply, hardware stores, funeral homes, auto repair and supply, banks and credit unions, healthcare and public safety; and more. Refer to Order. Restaurants are still allowed to operate for pickup and delivery orders. Any person entering Rhode Island from another state are to self-quarantine for 14 days. Gatherings of 5 or more people are prohibited. |
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| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Order 20-15 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has issued an executive order to extended Executive Order 20-04, 20-08, and 20-09. This order extends the closure of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and close service businesses until April 13 unless modified. The order also extends the prohibition on gatherings of more than 5 people. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-16 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has issued an executive order authorizing waiver and Medicaid state plan amendments and adjustments to essential provider rates. | Active |
| Rhode Island | Executive Action | Executive Order 20-17 | Governor Gina Raimondo (D) has ordered all licensed hospitals to report bed capacity and additional COVID-19 data to the Rhode Island Department of Health. It orders licensed hospitals to report additional data to the CDC and federal partners. It also orders every public and private entity administering an FDA-approved test for the purpose of diagnosing COVID-19 shall submit to RIDOH daily reports of all test results, both positive and negative. |
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| Rhode Island | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Rhode Island Legislature has been suspended until April 13. | N/A |
| Rhode Island | Regulatory Action | Board of Pharmacy - Emergency Rule | Provides that a primary dispensing pharmacy must have written policies and procedures that are related to remote prescription drug order processing. | Effective |
| Rhode Island | Regulatory Action | Department of Labor and Training Emergency Rule |
The Department has adopted an emergency rule that states that in the event that an individual’s unemployment is due to State of Emergency, the waiting period for unemployment benefits or workshare benefits be waved. Every claimant who has been medically diagnosed with COVID-19 or quarantined as a result of potential exposure to COVID-19 within the calendar week in which the first day of unemployment due to sickness occurs or within the calendar week prior or subsequent thereto and who files a claim for benefit credits under R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-41-15(a) shall be entitled to such for each week of unemployment due to sickness if person meets specified requirements. | Effective |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Henry McMaster (R) issued an order that declares a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The order also states that State price gouging laws shall go into effect immediately. |
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| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered suspensions of regulations related to the SC Department of Transportation. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Public School Closure -Executive Order No. 2020-09 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) issued an order that closes all K-12 public schools statewide through March 31. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered all restaurants and bars to close dine-in service. Take-out and delivery is available. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) has ordered the state to waive the one week waiting period on unemployment benefits. The order suspends procurement regulations. The order suspends regulations surrounding healthcare. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) has ordered the Department of Revenue to waive additional regulations in order to allow restaurants to include sealed containers of beer and wine for curbside pickup or “to-go” orders only. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Retail Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered law enforcement to disperse mass gatherings to ensure social distancing is being followed. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered individuals from the high risk areas of NJ/NY/CT and New Orleans to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entry into the state. Individuals working for airlines or engaged in healthcare and emergency response operations are exempt. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Public School Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-15 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered public K-12 schools closed throughout the declared emergency. The order also extends EO 2020-7. The order also authorize and direct any and all 911 operators or other emergency dispatchers to ask any individual placing a call for service whether such individual or any member of their household has tested positive for COVID-19 or is exhibiting symptoms consistent with the same. |
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| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-16 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered all public access to all beaches closed. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No. 2020-17 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered all non-essential businesses to close. Non-essential businesses include close-contact service providers; recreational and athletic facilitates and activities; entertainment venues and facilities; and more. Refer to order. The order does not define Essential Businesses. |
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| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-18 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) ordered additional non-essential businesses to close. In addition to the ones previously defined in Order No. 17, retail stores such as furniture, jewelry, department, clothing and sporting goods stores are included. The order does not define Essential Businesses. This does not prohibit the operation of a store that operates for a limited purpose of fulfilling online or telephone orders for delivery or pickup. |
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| South Carolina | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-19 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) prohibited establishments that are engaged in short term rentals from accepting new bookings or reservations from individuals residing in high risk areas, which includes NY/NJ/CT. | Active |
| South Carolina | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Executive Order No. 2020-21 | Governor Henry McMaster (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential business must remain closed. Essential businesses must limit the number of customers so as not to exceed 5 customers per 1,000 sq. ft. of retail space or 20% of the occupancy limit; shall not allow customers or patrons to congregate within 6 feet of one another, exclusive of family units; and shall implement all reasonable steps to comply with sanitation guidelines from the CDC. |
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| South Carolina | Legislative Action | HB 4014 | Appropriates funds in response to COVID-19. | Enacted |
| South Carolina | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The South Carolina Legislature has suspended session until April 6 for both chambers. | N/A |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Kristi Noem (R) and the Department of Health commissioned a taskforce for coordination and planning with partners and other state agencies for matters related to COVID-19. | N/A |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-04 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. It directs the South Dakota Department of Health to have the authority and oversight of measures to control and contain the spread. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-05 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-06 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-07 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued an order suspending statutes around telehealth, medical licensure, and overweight vehicles. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Public School Closures – Executive Order | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has requested all schools to close for the following week. Executive order text not yet available. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-08 (rescinded) | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued an order to direct South Dakotans and businesses to practice CDC recommendations and implement social distancing. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-10 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has suspended rules surrounding petroleum products, bedroom capacity, group homes, educator preparedness, and teaching certificates. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-11 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued an order declaring a disaster to exist in all 66 counties and nine tribal reservations for three months. It is further declared that federal resources are needed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| South Dakota | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 2020-12 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued an order requiring every South Dakotan to review and practice recommended CDC hygiene practices designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The order states that every South Dakotan shall implement social distancing measures and consider supporting businesses who are adjusting their business model to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The order states that all employers, both for profit and not-for-profit shall implement recommended CDC hygiene practices and other business strategies designed to reduce the likelihood of spreading the disease such as staggering shifts, flexible schedules, employee screenings etc. All employers shall encourage staff to telework if possible, implement social distancing measures, limit unnecessary work gatherings, limit non-essential travel, and consider regular health checks including CDC guidance for COVID-19 screen if possible. Any "enclose retail business that promotes public gatherings" shall suspend of modify business practices as recommended by CDC guidance that involve 10 or more people to be in an enclosed space where physical separation of 6 feet is not possible; consider offering business models that do not involve gatherings such as take-out and delivery. It orders healthcare organizations to postpone all non-essential elective surgeries. |
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| South Dakota | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-13 | Governor Kristi Noem (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order for vulnerable individuals who reside in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties. Vulnerable individuals may still go to work in critical infrastructure sector jobs or to conduct essential errands. Critical infrastructure sectors jobs are defined as those sectors listed in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security CISA list. |
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| Tennessee | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Bill Lee (R) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will develop and execute strong precautionary measures, resource allocation, and emergency response plans should the need arise in Tennessee. | N/A |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order suspending requirements and statutes surrounding multiple agencies and effecting most healthcare workers and more. Refer to order. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 14 | Governor Bill Lee (R) declared a state of emergency to facilitate the treatment and containment of COVID-19. The order suspends provisions of Code to allow a pharmacist to dispense an extra 30-day supply of maintenance prescriptions without authorization. The order suspends Code to allow health care professionals otherwise subject to licensing requirements to provide localized treatment in temporary residences. The order prohibits persons from charging a price for medical or emergency supplies that is grossly in excess of the price generally charged. The order suspends rules to give discretion to the Commissioner of Human Services to waive child care licensure requirements. The order authorizes TennCare to create policies or modify policies to ensure programs continue to receive medically necessary services. |
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| Tennessee | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Guidance | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued guidance discouraging events of 250 people or more. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 15 | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order to relieve regulatory burdens and free up the Executive Branch to more effectively respond to COVID-19. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Public School Closures – Governor’s Recommendation | Governor Bill Lee (R) urged every school district in the state to close through 3/31. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 16 | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order related to virtual meetings of governing bodies. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings - Executive Order No. 17 | Governor Bill Lee (R) has banned gatherings of 10 or more people. The governor has ordered restaurants and bars to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. The order closes gyms and fitness centers. |
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| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 18 | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order temporarily suspending non-emergency healthcare procedures. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 19 | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order temporarily suspending statutes surrounding drivers licenses and motor carriers. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20 | Governor Bill Lee (R) issued an order suspending healthcare requirements around education and retired medical professionals. It also expands telemedicine efforts. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 21 | Governor Bill Lee (R) has extended Executive Order No. 17 to include closure of organizations that perform close-contact personal services, such as personal care professions and entertainment venues. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Stay ay Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive No. 22 | Governor Bill Lee (R) has issued a Stay ay Home order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; human services operations; critical infrastructure; critical trades; food and medicine stores; media; gas stations; hardware stores; shipping and logistics; laundry services; and more. Refer to Order. |
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| Tennessee | Executive Action | Stay ay Home Order - Executive Order No. 23 | Governor Bill Lee (R) has issued an order clarifying No. 22. | Active |
| Tennessee | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 24 | Governor Bill Lee (R) has issued an order amending Order No. 15. This includes a prohibition on persons charging any other person a price for medical supplies, emergency supplies, or consumer food items and an authorization for certain individuals with a masters degree in a mental health field to treat mental conditions without a license via telemedicine, provided that they are supervised by a licensed individual. | Active |
| Tennessee | Legislative Action | Legislature To Only Work on State Budget, Then To Temporarily Adjourn | The Tennessee Legislature and Governor Bill Lee (R) jointly announced that the legislature will limit all remaining legislative business to passing a budget and any associated actions that will ensure Tennessee can keep its doors open. As soon as a budget is passed, the Legislature will recess until further notice. | N/A |
| Tennessee | Local Action | Memphis, TN - Stay At Home Order | The City issued a Stay At Home Order directing all residents of Memphis to stay inside their homes, and immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely necessary to take care of essential needs. Does not apply to essential services – refer to list. The order has been extended through April 21. |
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| Tennessee | Local Action | Nashville-Davidson County, TN - Stay At Home Order | The Metro Public Health Department has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food stores; energy, water, sewage business; financial institutions; laundromats; media; critical function; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Tennessee | Regulatory Action | Department of Health - Emergency Rule | The Department published an emergency rule surrounding disease control health threat procedures. | Effective |
| Texas | Executive Action | Declaration of Health Disaster | Governor Greg Abbott (R) declared a state of public health disaster in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Directive | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order mandating 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving from New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans. The governor issued a proclamation amending the order to include California, Louisiana, Washington, Atlanta, Georgia, Chicago, Illinois, Detroit, Michigan, and Miami, Florida. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Order | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order relating to daily reporting of capacity and test results. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Retail Closure; School Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order GA-8 | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has banned mass gatherings of 10 or more people. The governor has temporarily closed schools statewide through April 3. The governor has banned on-premise dining at restaurants and bars. Take-out and delivery is available. |
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| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Order GA-9 | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order relating to hospital capacity during the COVID-19 crisis. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Order GA-12 | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order mandating a 14-day quarantine for road travelers arriving in Texas from any location in Louisiana. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Executive Order GA-13 | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order prohibiting the release of individuals in custody for or with a history of offenses involving physical violence or the threat of physical violence. | Active |
| Texas | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Essential Business Definition; School Closer - Executive Order GA-14 | Governor Greg Abbott (R) has issued an order defining Essential Services as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. The order asks residents to minimize social gatherings and minimize in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The order states that "people shall avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts, or visiting gyms, massage establishments, tattoo studios, piercing studios or cosmetology salons, provided, however, that the use of drive-thru, pick-up or delivery options for food and drink is allowed and encouraged throughout the limited duration of this executive order." The order also closes schools through May 4. The governor released a video on April 1. He stated that the order does indeed require all Texans to stay at home except to provide essential services or do essential things. |
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| Texas | Legislative Action | House Public Health Committee Meeting | House Public Health Committee will hear invited testimony to discuss the state's preparedness on the coronavirus. Legislation or other actions pursuant to the content discussed in the hearing may be introduced. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Austin, TX - Stay At Home Order | The City has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Examples of essential businesses include: Grocery stores, farmers’ markets, food banks, convenience stores, carry-out or delivery restaurants; Hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, veterinary offices and other healthcare service facilities; Childcare facilities providing services that enable essential employees to continue functioning; Gas stations and auto repair facilities; Banks and financial institutions; Critical infrastructure including energy, water, solid waste collection and other governmental services; Hardware stores, plumbers, electricians, and other service providers necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other essential businesses; Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning; Businesses that provide social services and necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals and shelter facilities; Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, and goods directly to residences or maintain essential business supply chains. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Bexar County, TX - Stay At Home Order | Bexar County Judge has issued a Stay At home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Dallas County, TX - Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure | County Judge has ordered all restaurants to cease on-site consumptions. Take-out and delivery is available. The order closes all bars. The order prohibits gatherings of 50 or more people. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Dallas County, TX - Shelter In Place Order | The County issued a shelter-in-place order. All non-essential businesses are ordered to close in-person operations. Exceptions include medical care, trips to the grocery store, and outdoor exercise — all while maintaining social distancing. All religious services are to go online, video or teleconference only. Restaurants are still allowed to serve drive-thru or takeout. | Active |
| Texas | Local Action | Denton County, TX - Stay At Home Order | Denton County Judge has issued a Stay At home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | El Paso County and City, TX - Quarantine Order; Additional Essential Business Order | The City and County leaders of El Paso have issued an additional Order. It requires anyone returning from travel of 100 miles or more outside the City to self-quarantine for 14 days. Travel has been restricted. Critical infrastructure and construction activities that are exempt are more clearly defined. Refer to Order. Business owners must provide mandatory rest breaks of at least 15 minutes every four hours so workers can follow hygiene guidelines. Additionally, businesses can take no adverse action against an employee who has been quarantined or advised to self-quarantine due to possible exposure. |
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| Texas | Local Action | El Paso County, TX - Stay At Home Order | El Paso County Judge has issued a Stay At home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Fort Benton County, TX - Stay At Home Order | Fort Bend County Judge has issued a Stay At home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Harris County, Texas - Stay At Home Order | Harris County Judge has issued a Stay At home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Houston, TX - Stay At Home Order | Mayor Sylvester Turner has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential Businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; food stores; gas stations; critical infrastructure; critical trades; transit; legal, accounting, and real estate services; and more. Refer to Order. Restaurants may continue to provide take-out and delivery. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Laredo, TX - Stay At Home Order | Laredo City Manager and the County of Webb have agreed on a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food and medicine stores; critical infrastructure; critical trades; media; gas stations; hardware stores; shipping and logistics; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Tarrant County, TX - Stay At Home Order | Tarrant County Judge has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential Businesses include healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Local Action | Travis County, TX - Stay At Home Order | Travis County Judge has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential business includes: healthcare operations; food stores and essential supply stores; media; gas stations; transit; critical trade; shipping and logistics; critical trades; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Texas | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
Authorizes pharmacists in Texas to dispense up to a 30-day supply of medication, except if the medication is a Schedule II drug, without the authorization of the prescribing practitioner. | Effective |
| Texas | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy - Emergency Rule | Provide that no prescription or medication order for chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, mefloquine and azithromycin may be dispensed or distributed unless: 1) the order bears a written diagnosis consistent with the evidence for its use; 2) the order is limited to no more than a 14-day supply | Effective |
| Texas | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted an emergency rule addressing licensure for pharmacies compounding sterile preparations. The rule temporarily suspends the requirement to obtain an inspection within the last renewal period in order to renew a Class A-S pharmacy license. | Active |
| Texas | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board adopted an emergency rule suspending the requirement of in person contact between a patient and a pharmacist to allow for telephonic consultation. | Active |
| Texas | Regulatory Action | State Board of Pharmacy Emergency Rule |
The Board has adopted an emergency rule removing the requirement that Class B pharmacies obtain an inspection within the last renewal period in order to renew their Class B pharmacy license. | Active |
| Texas | Regulatory Action | Health and Human Service Commission Emergency Rule |
The Commission has adopted an emergency rule allowing currently licensed end stage renal disease (ESRD) facilities to operate off-site outpatient facilities without obtaining a new license at the following: an ESRD that is no longer licensed that closed within the past 36 months; a mobile, transportable, or relocatable medical unit; a physician’s office; an ambulatory surgical center or freestanding emergency medical care facility that is no longer licensed that closed within the past 36 months. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force will strive to provide the best information while debunking false information about the virus through those means. | N/A |
| Utah | Executive Action | Declaration of State of Emergency | Governor Gary Herbert (R) declared a disaster emergency in response to COVID-19. The Legislature has extended this measure until June 30. |
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| Utah | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Recommendation | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has recommended limiting mass gatherings of more than 100 people beginning March 16. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Directive | Governor Gary Herbert (R) and Executive Director of Utah Department of Health Joseph Miner have required restaurants, bars, and taverns to cease on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. Gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited. |
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| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-4 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended regulations related to liquor returns, refunds, and exchanges. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-5 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has allowed public governing bodies to hold electronic meetings. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-7 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended requirements for telehealth providers. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-8 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended requirements for signature gathering. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-9 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended provisions of the Utah Postretirement Reemployment Restrictions Act. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-10 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended the enforcement of a statue related to the Industrial Assistance Account. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-11 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended certain statutes governing eviction proceedings. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-12 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended Certain Provisions of the Utah Election Code Regarding Signature Gathering for Local Referenda. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order 2020-13 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has temporarily suspended residential evictions of individuals experiencing wage or job loss as a result of COVID-19. It supersedes EO 2020-11. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 2020-14 | Governor Gary Herbert (R) has suspended certain provisions of the Utah Election Code regarding signature gathering for Local Referenda. It supersedes EO 2020-12. | Active |
| Utah | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Gary Herbert (R) announced that all K-12 public schools will be closed through May 1. | Active |
| Utah | Legislative Action | HB 3 | This measure appropriates funding to the Emergency Disease Response saying that that up to $19,000,000 General Fund provided for Public Health Emergency Response will not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2020. | Enacted |
| Vermont | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Force | Governor Phil Scott (R) has established a COVID-19 task force. The task force is charged with ensuring a coordinated statewide response, including for communicating potential community mitigation measures to slow or minimize the spread of the virus if cases occur and accelerate in the state. The group will also work to ensure communications and continuity planning occurs in a coordinated fashion across state government. | N/A |
| Vermont | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 01-20 | Governor Phil Scott (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. In the order, the governor prohibits all large non-essential mass gatherings of more than 250 people. This does not include normal operations at airports, bus or railway stations where 250 or more persons may be in transit. It also does not include typical office environments or retail or grocery stores where large numbers of people are present, but where it is unusual for them to be within arm's length of one another. In the order, the governor directs the Department of Labor to extend unemployment insurance to those Vermonters following the instructions of their healthcare providers to self – isolate or quarantine; to remove the work search requirement for those workers affected by temporary closure of a business; and to temporarily suspend any mechanisms that would delay the release of funds to claimants. |
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| Vermont | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#1 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has ordered restaurants, bars, and establishments that offer food and/or drinks to cease on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery is available. | Active |
| Vermont | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#2 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has ordered all non-essential mass gatherings to be less than 50 people or 50% of the occupancy of a facility at the same time social, recreational or entertainment activities, such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, cafeteria, theater, bar, restaurant, gym or any other confined indoor or confined outdoor space. | Active |
| Vermont | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#3 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has banned all non-essential gatherings of 10 or more people. The order closes gymnasiums, fitness centers and similar exercise facilities, hair salons and barbers, nail salons, spas and tattoo parlors. |
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| Vermont | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#4 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has ordered all businesses and not-for-profit entities in the state to put into place, to the maximum extent possible, telecommuting or work from home procedures. | Active |
| Vermont | Executive Action | Stay At Home; Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#5 & Add.#6 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; public safety operations; critical manufacturing; construction necessary to support COVID-19 response; food stores; transit; critical trades; financial institutions; media; logistics and shipping; and more. Refer to order. |
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| Vermont | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#7 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has issued an order placing Quarantine Restrictions on travelers arriving in Vermont. | Active |
| Vermont | Executive Action | School Closures – Governor’s Directive | Governor Phil Scott (R) has directed preK-12 schools to remain closed for the rest of the school year. | Active |
| Vermont | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 01-20, Add.#8 | Governor Phil Scott (R) has issued an order related to non-congregate sheltering in Vermont. It also extends certain deadlines relating to closures of DMV and Bars and Restaurants to April 15. | Active |
| Vermont | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Vermont Legislature will not be meeting beginning 3/13 – 3/24 do to COVID-19. During the adjournment lawmakers will plan out what high-priority bills, like the budget and transportation bills, need to be pushed out after the recess. Crossover rules were also suspended specifically for those high priority bills. | N/A |
| Vermont | Regulatory Action | Department of Financial Regulation Emergency Rules |
The Department adopted an emergency rule related to the suspension of credentialing verification practices. | Effective |
| Vermont | Regulatory Action | Department of Health, Agency of Human Services Emergency Rule |
Allow for enhanced usage of telehealth services during an emergency, clarify definitions and reimbursement methods, and provide updated guidance regarding eligible distance sites. | Effective |
| Vermont | Regulatory Action | Department of Health, Agency of Human Services Emergency Rule |
The Department adopted emergency amendments to rules related to hospital licensing. The amendments allow hospitals that have been granted waivers by CMS to be automatically granted waivers for their Vermont licenses. | Effective |
| Virgin Islands | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order/Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order | Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential business must close. Essential businesses include: Places that sell food or produce; Places with medical purposes; Core life services, such as gas stations, banks, laundromats, and shipping companies; Places that provide shelter; and Media outlets. |
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| Virgin Islands | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order/Non-Essential Business Closure – Executive Order- Extension | Governor Albert Bryan Jr. issued an executive order extending the previous Stay at Home Order and requirement for non-essential businesses to cease in-person operations to April 30. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Declaration of State of Emergency | Governor Ralph Northam (D) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor's Directive | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has announced a statewide ban on all public events of more than 100 people. He encouraged residents of the peninsula to avoid going out at all. This was announced at a press conference. No textual document is available. |
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| Virginia | Executive Action | Governor’s Directive | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has directed the Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission to waive the one-week waiting period for unemployment benefits. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Retail Requirements – Governor's Directive | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has restricted the number of patrons allowed in permitted restaurants, fitness centers, and theaters to 10 or less. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | School Closures | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has ordered all K-12 schools, statewide, to close for the schoolyear. This was announced at a press conference. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Governor’s Directive | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has issued an order that gives hospitals and nursing homes more flexibility to add the beds. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Governor’s Order | Governor Ralph Northam (D) and State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, directed all hospitals to stop performing elective surgeries or procedures to help conserve supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE). | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Non-Essential Business Closure - Executive Order 53 | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has ordered all restaurants and bars to cease on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery is still available. Recreation and entertainment businesses must close. Beauty salons, barbershops, spas, massage parlors, tanning salons, tattoo shops, theaters, racetracks, bowling alleys, gyms, fitness centers, clubs, ranges, and more to close. Refer to order. |
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| Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order 54 | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has issued an order delegating to the Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commission the authority and responsibility for executing agreements with the United States Department of Labor related to implement the CARES Act. | Active |
| Virginia | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order- Executive Order 55 | Governor Ralph Northam (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include healthcare operations; food stores; gas stations; financial institutions; and more. Refer to list in EO53. Gatherings of 10 or more people are prohibited. |
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| Washington | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 20-05 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) declared a state of emergency in Washington to free all available resources in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-06 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has places restrictions on the operation of nursing homes. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Proclamation No. 20-07 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) proclaimed that events with more than 250 people taking place in King County, Snohomish County, and Pierce County are prohibited by the state. | Effective |
| Washington | Executive Action | School Closures – Executive Proclamations 20-09 and 20-09.1 | Governor Jay Inlsee (D) issued an executive order to close all K-12 public and private schools through the end of the schoolyear. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Executive Proclamation No. 20-10 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived myriad of Code and rules related to long-term care workers and adult family homes. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Executive Proclamation No. 20-11 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has extended No. 20-07 to cover the entire state of Washington. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-12 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has ordered the closure of all public and private colleges and universities, as well as technical programs, in Washington. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Retail Closure – Emergency Proclamation 20-13 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) announced a closure of restaurants, bars, and entertainment and recreational facilities beginning March 16. Take-out and delivery will be available. This ban does not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. The order will also ban all gatherings with more than 50 people unless previously announced criteria for social distancing and public heath are met. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy. |
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| Washington | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Emergency Proclamation 20-14 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has ordered a ban on groups of 50 people or less, unless organizers comply with social distancing. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-15 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended statutes and regulations related to DOL driver licensing offices throughout the state. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-16 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) announced statewide limits on visitors to long term care facilities. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-17 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) announced additional restrictions on visiting long term care facilities. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-18 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) suspended myriad Department of Social and Health Services code and regulations. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-19 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) announced a statewide moratorium on evictions of residential tenants for the next 30 days. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-20 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has ordered that existing statues relating to he renewal of business licenses and imposition of penalties for late renewals are waived and suspended until midnight on April 17, 2020. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-21 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived the one week waiting period to receive unemployment insurance. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-22 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived restrictions on hours worked for delivery drivers carrying groceries, medical supplies and equipment, pharmaceuticals, fuel and pet food and supplies. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamations 20-23 and 20-23.1 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended some restrictions on the rate-making authority of the state’s Utilities and Transportation Commission, to enable the use of ratepayer dollars to provide economic assistance to customers who are affected by COVID-19. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-24 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has prohibited non-urgent medical and dental procedures. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order - Emergency Proclamations 20-25 and 20-25.1 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has issued a Stay At Home Order. All non-essential businesses must close. Essential business include: healthcare operations; emergency services; food and agriculture; energy; water and wastewater; transportation; IT and communications; critical manufacturing; defense; and more. Refer to list. The governor announced guidance on 3/30 for state and local enforcement of the Order. The state has created a one-stop online form for reporting businesses potentially violating orders and is providing guidance to local law enforcement on enforcing bans on gatherings of individuals. This has been extended through May 4. |
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| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-26 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waives the penalties for failure to timely remit tax payments to the LCB until April 22. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-27 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has authorized electronic notary services by waiving the delayed effective date in SB 5641, passed by the Legislature in 2019. This bill imposed a delayed effective date of October 2020, which is being suspended in this proclamation so this service may be rendered immediately. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-28 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended certain statutory requirements in the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) for 30 days. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-29 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has prohibited specific activities by health carriers and encourages providers to provide telemedicine services by providing for payment parity between telemedicine and in-person medical services. Refer to Order. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-30 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived work search requirements in order to receive unemployment insurance. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-31 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived several requirements for licensed childcare workers, including requiring federal fingerprint background checks before completing the licensing process. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-32 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived requirements necessary for health care workers to remain licensed to practice in the state, including ongoing training and continuing education requirements. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-33 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived requirements for in-person visitation by children in the custody of the state Department of Children, Youth, and Family (DCYF) with family and DCYF caseworkers. It also waives requirements for DCYF to provide parents and children in child dependency cases with remedial services, which include things like coordinating family visits. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-34 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived requirements necessary for health care workers to remain licensed to practice in the state, including ongoing training and continuing education requirements. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-35 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived Code requiring the arrest and imprisonment of low level community offenders. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-36 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has waived Code related to Certificate of Need; hospice service licensing; kidney dialysis facility certificate of need; and various facility licensing requirements. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-37 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended Code related to nursing homes. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-38 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended Code related to nursing homes and assisted living facilities' construction review process. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-39 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended Code related to post-retirement employment. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-40 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended certain orders related to the State Building Code. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-41 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has temporarily extending the renewal date of personal and commercial driver licenses. | Active |
| Washington | Executive Action | Emergency Proclamation 20-42 | Governor Jay Inslee (D) has suspended the requirement to hold a DUI hearing within 30 days when a driver contests a license suspension following a DUI arrest, ensuring that DUI suspensions will not be dismissed due to operational challenges during the COVID-19 crisis. It also allows a driver additional time to enter into a deferred prosecution program available through a court process, which is limited due to court closures during the COVID-19 crisis. | Active |
| Washington | Legislative Action | HB 2325 SB 6168 |
Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | Enacted |
| Washington | Legislative Action | HB 2965 | Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | Final Enacted |
| Washington | Legislative Action | SB 6696 | Appropriates funds for response to COVID-19. | 1st Chamber |
| Washington | Regulatory Action | Department of Health Emergency Rule |
The Board proposed rules addressing submission requirements for infectious and noninfectious disease including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). | Effective |
| Washington | Regulatory Action | Employment Security Department Emergency Rule |
The Department issued emergency rules to enhance the flexibility of the unemployment insurance program. Workers will be able to receive unemployment benefits and employers will get relief of benefit charges if an employer needs to curtail or shut down operations temporarily because a worker becomes sick and to A worker that follows guidance issued by a medical or public health official to isolate or quarantine themselves as a result of exposure to COVID-19 and is not receiving paid sick leave from the If a worker falls seriously ill and is forced to quit, they may qualify for Paid Family Medical Leave while ill under the existing program. Once recovered and available for work, they may apply for unemployment benefits. It removes the full-time requirement and expands standby ability to part time/less than full-time workers who are isolated employer, may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. her workers need to be isolated or quarantined as a result of COVID-19. |
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| Washington | Regulatory Action | Health Care Authority Emergency Rule |
The Health Care Authority is revising this section to allow for payment of office visits for clients under the Alien Emergency Medical (AEM) program when the visit is specifically for the assessment and treatment of the COVID-19 virus. | Effective |
| Washington | Regulatory Action | Office of Insurance Commissioner Emergency Rule |
The Office of the Commissioner adopted an emergency order addressing telemedicine and payment of insurance premiums during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The policy applies to issuers of health plans or short-term limited duration medical plans regulated by the Insurance Commissioner. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | State of Emergency | Governor Jim Justice (R) has declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Executive Order No. 2-20 and 3-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has ordered all restaurants and bars to cease all on-premise service. Take-out and delivery is available. Gyms, fitness centers, recreation centers, and similar businesses must also close. |
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| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 4-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has issued an order related to unemployment benefits. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 5-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has declared that counties have authority and flexibility to evaluate courthouse services and staffing and to make decisions that are in the best interest of each respective county. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 6-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has ordered all barber shops and salons to close. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 7-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has ordered specified statutory regulations are to be suspended for the duration of the state of emergency. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Stay At Home; Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Executive Order No. 9-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: healthcare operations; grocery stores; food, beverage, and agriculture; childcare; critical infrastructure; critical manufacturing; transportation; financial institutions; critical trades; laundry and cleaning; supplies for essential businesses; legal, accounting, insurance, real estate; and more. Refer to order. The order also prohibits gatherings of 10 people or more. |
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| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 14-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has issued an order requiring individuals who are travelling from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Italy, and China to isolate for a period of fourteen days upon entry to West Virginia. These individuals may travel to seek essential such as food and medical attention. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 15-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has issued an order redirecting private campgrounds to prohibit new out-of-state campers. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 16-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has issued an order suspending all elective medical procedures. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 17-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has signed an executive order that suspends several statutory regulations that are preventing medical providers from best responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and assisting the citizens of West Virginia. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 18-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has signed an executive order postponing the upcoming primary until June 9. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 19-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has signed an executive order suspending myriad of regulatory statutes for the duration of the State of Emergency. Refer to Order. | Active |
| West Virginia | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Business Closer - Executive Order No. 20-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has ordered Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan counties to limit groups to a maximum of 5 people. The order directs all businesses to require employees to work from home to the maximum extent possible. Directing the Local Health Departments to establish the maximum occupancy of and proper social distance within essential businesses and taking action to enforce these health regulations. The order directs the West Virginia National Guard to provide logistical support and services to assist county agencies. The order directs the West Virginia State Police to assist with enforcement of local county orders. |
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| West Virginia | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings; Business Closer - Executive Order No. 21-20 | Governor Jim Justice (R) has ordered Monongalia, Harrison, and Kanawha counties to limit groups to a maximum of 5 people. The order directs all businesses to require employees to work from home to the maximum extent possible. Directing the Local Health Departments to establish the maximum occupancy of and proper social distance within essential businesses and taking action to enforce these health regulations. The order directs the West Virginia National Guard to provide logistical support and services to assist county agencies. The order directs the West Virginia State Police to assist with enforcement of local county orders. |
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| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 72 | Governor Tony Evers (D) declared a state of public health emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Public School Closures | Governor Tony Evers (D) has closed all public schools beginning March 18. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #3 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has issued an emergency Order for Department of Children and Families Administrative rule suspensions and Emergency Orders. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Emergency Order #4 | Governor Tony Evers (D) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm ordered a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 50 people or more. This does not affect airports, childcare locations, law enforcement centers, shopping malls, residential buildings, healthcare centers, office spaces, public transit, utility facilities. |
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| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Retail Closure; Mass Gatherings – Emergency Order #5 | Governor Tony Evers (D) and Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Secretary-designee Andrea Palm ordered a statewide moratorium on mass gatherings of 10 people or more. It orders restaurants and bars to cease on-premise consumption. Take-out and delivery is available. This does not apply to gas stations, grocery stores, or convenience stores. Indoor shopping malls must close. Office spaces shall implement social distancing, include teleworking as much as practicable. |
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| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #6 | Governor Tony Evers (D) ordered that child care facilities may not operate with more than 10 staff present at a time and may not operate with more than 50 children present at time. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #7 | Governor Tony Evers (D) ordered waiving work search requirements and modifying eligibility requirements for unemployment insurance benefits. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings - Emergency Order #8 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has prohibited gatherings or more than 10 people. The order also closes hair salons; barber shops; nail salons; day spas; tattoo parlors; body art establishments; and tanning facilitates. |
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| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #9 | Governor Tony Evers (D) ordered a moratorium on admissions to the state prisons and juvenile facilities operated by the Department of Corrections to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #10 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has issued an emergency Order for Department of Public Instruction Administration rule suspensions and Emergency Orders. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #11 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has ordered the suspension of certain Public Service Commission (PSC) administrative rules. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Stay At Home Order; Non-Essential Business Closure – Emergency Order #12 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued a Stay At Home Order. Non-essential businesses must close. Essential businesses include: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Essential Infrastructure list; stores that sell groceries and medicine; food, beverage, transport and agriculture; childcare; media; critical trades; hardware stores; shipping and logistics; legal, accounting, insurance, real estate services; critical manufacturing; restaurants and bars may provide take-out and delivery. Refer to link and order for list. |
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| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #13 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order to the Department of the Workforce Development regarding Minor Work Permits. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #14 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order relating to extending the Department of Transportation Emergency Permits to assist with grocery supply efforts | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #15 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order temporarily banning evictions and foreclosures | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #16 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order relating to certain health care providers and the Department of Safety and Professional Services credentialing | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #17 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order relating Department of Natural Resources Administrative Rule suspension. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #18 | Governor Tony Evers (D) issued an order suspending several administrative rules for the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF). | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #19 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has ordered Local Health Officers to promptly report the address of individuals that the LHO knows have tested positive for COVID-19 to any dispatch center that could receive a call for service to an address associated with a person who has tested positive. Recipients of this information may only use it for the limited purpose of protecting their health and safety and no recipient may use the information as a basis to refuse a call for service. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #20 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has issued an order making modifications to Emergency Order #16. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Emergency Order #21 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has suspended multiple Department of Health Services Administrative Rules related to Emergency Medical Services; Home Health Agencies; Hospices; Nursing Homes; Nurse Aide Training Programs; Feeding Assistance Programs; Community Based Residential Facilities; Adult Family Homes; Narcotic Treatment Services for Opiate Addictions; and more. Refer to Order. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 73 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has issued an order relating to a Special Session of the Legislature to provide for an all-mail spring election and special election for the 7th Congressional district. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Executive Action | Executive Order No. 74 | Governor Tony Evers (D) has issued an order relating to suspending in-person voting on April 7 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Active |
| Wisconsin | Legislative Action | Legislature Temporarily Adjourns | The Wisconsin Senate has suspended its session due to COVID-19. The Wisconsin House has already adjourned. | N/A |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | COVID-19 Task Forces | Governor Mark Gordon (R) announced the creation of five coronavirus task forces. Each will be headed by one the five top-elected officials in order to provide a coordinated, focused response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. | Active |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | Executive Order No 2020-2 | Governor Mark Gordon (R) declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. | Active |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | Executive Order No 2020-3 | Governor Mark Gordon (R) issued an order related to emergency exemption from permissible operating time regulations and waiver of allowable size and weight permit fees. | Active |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | Executive Order No 2020-4 | Governor Mark Gordon (R) issued an order temporarily suspending statutes surrounding drivers’ licenses and vehicle registration. | Active |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | Executive Order No 2020-5 | Governor Mark Gordon (R) issued an order permitting restaurant and bar liquor licensees to sell limited off-premise malt beverages and wines for take-out and/or curbside pickup. | Active |
| Wyoming | Executive Action | Retail and School Closure – Governor’s Order | Governor Mark Gordon (R) and the Public Health Officer have ordered all restaurants, bars, breweries, taverns, and the like to halt on-premise dining. Take-out and delivery is available. Cigar bars, gyms, music venues, and the like must close. Day care and child care centers must close to non-essential parents. Schools have been ordered closed through April 3. This order has been extended through April 30. |
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| Wyoming | Executive Action | School Closures | Governor Mark Gordon (R) announced that all K-12 schools, statewide, will be closed through at least 4/3. There is no textual document available. |
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| Wyoming | Executive Action | Mass Gatherings – Governor’s Order | Governor Mark Gordon (R) and the Public Health Officer have banned gatherings of 10 or more people. This order has been extended through April 30. |
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| Wyoming | Executive Action | Retail Closure – Governor’s Order | Governor Mark Gordon (R) and the Public Health Officer have ordered all nail salons; hair salons; barbershops; cosmetology; electrology; esthetic services; massage therapy services; tattoo paroles; body art and piercing shops closed. This order has been extended through April 30. |
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| Wyoming | Executive Action | Governor’s Directive | Governor Mark Gordon (R) has ordered any individual coming or returning to Wyoming from another state or country for a non-work related purpose to self-quarantine for 14 days. The directive requires persons or entities listing hotels, rental properties, or other short-term rentals to include notice of mandatory quarantine in the listing or on their website and at the place of accommodation. |
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| Wyoming | Executive Action | Executive Order No 2020-6 | Governor Mark Gordon (R) issued an order related to restaurant bar, and grill emergency liquor service. It supersedes Executive Order No 2020-05. | Active |
| Wyoming | Regulatory Action | Department of Workforce Services Emergency Rule |
The Department has issued an emergency rule related to unemployment insurance due to COVID-19. | Effective |