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Ex. MT-038Governor's letter to the Association of Montana Public Health Officials (AMPHO) clarifying the Phase Two 50-person gathering limitationLetter to AMPHO, September 4, 2020 (Phase Two gathering limitation does not apply to school-related or youth activities)Governor Steve BullockMontanaStateSept. 4, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-025Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 and limiting group size, bar and restaurant capacity and hours, and requiring face coverings statewide (cross-reference to Ex. MT-018)November 17, 2020 Directive, Parts I-III and EnforcementGovernor Steve BullockMontanaStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MT-018Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 (group size; bar and restaurant capacity and hours; statewide face coverings)Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 and limiting size for public gatherings and events and limiting bar and restaurant…Governor Steve BullockMontanaStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. MT-019Executive Order No. 2-2021Executive Order Establishing a State of EmergencyGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJan. 13, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-018Press release and letter, 'AG Knudsen Orders Dismissal of COVID Curfew Case Against Rocking R Bar in Gallatin County' (Gallatin City-County Board of Health and Health Officer Matt Kelley v. Rocking R Bar, Gallatin County Cause No. DV-20-1278B)AG Knudsen Orders Dismissal of COVID Curfew Case Against Rocking R Bar in Gallatin CountyAttorney General Austin Knudsen, Montana Department of Justice (press release with the full text of the supervisory letter to Gallatin County Attorney Marty Lambert)MontanaStateJan. 14, 20212020 Q42021 Q1Standing dutyBusiness closureCurfew and hoursStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MT-039Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 by modifying state laws to address the consequences of COVID (Jan. 14, 2021)Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 by modifying state laws to address the consequences of COVIDGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJan. 14, 20212021 Q1Emergency declarationHealth care ordersCourts and public officesSupply chainOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-026Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 (Jan. 13, 2021) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-020)Directive of January 13, 2021: Public Gatherings; Businesses; Schools; General Masking RequirementsGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJan. 13, 20212021 Q1Standing dutyFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MT-020Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 (Jan. 13, 2021)Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021Governor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJan. 13, 20212021 Q1Telework mandateGathering capFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-013Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1602 (SB 65 sec. 2)Liability (COVID-19 civil liability protection)Montana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021, approved by Governor Gianforte Feb. 10, 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-014Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1606 (SB 65 sec. 6)Affirmative defense -- reasonable measures consistent with regulations, orders, and public health guidanceMontana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-015Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1601 (SB 65 sec. 1)Definitions ('public health guidance'; 'person'; 'premises'; 'personal protective equipment')Montana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-016Mont. Code Ann. 27-1-1608 (SB 65 sec. 8)Limitation on requirementsMontana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, Ch. 2, L. 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MT-087Senate Bill 65 (2021): COVID-19 civil liability protections for businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations and places of worship that take measures to protect individuals from COVID-19 and follow public health guidanceSenate Bill No. 65 (2021), COVID-19 liability protectionsMontana Legislature (67th), Senate Bill 65, signed by Governor Gianforte Feb. 10, 2021MontanaStateFeb. 10, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-MT-027Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 (Feb. 12, 2021; rescinding and replacing all prior directives) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-021)Directive of February 12, 2021: General Masking; Phased Reopening no longer in force; Public Gatherings; BusinessesGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateFeb. 12, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MT-021Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021 (Feb. 12, 2021; rescinding and replacing all prior directives)Directive Implementing Executive Order 2-2021Governor Greg GianforteMontanaStateFeb. 12, 20212021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesSupply chainOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-005Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-118Powers and duties of local health officersMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-007Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-124Penalties for violationsMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated, Title 50, ch. 2)MontanaStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-029Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116 (Powers and duties of local boards of health) (cross-reference to Ex. MT-073)Powers and duties of local boards of health, including the 2021 limits of subsection (5) and the enforcement saving clause of subsection (7)Montana Legislature (Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116, as amended by Ch. 324 and Ch. 408, L. 2021 (HB 121, approved Apr. 16, 2021; HB 257, approved May 7, 2021))MontanaStateApr. 16, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. MT-073Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116, Powers and duties of local boards of health, as amended in 2021 (HB 121: governing-body control of emergency health orders; HB 257: local rules may not compel businesses to deny customer access)Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116. Powers and duties of local boards of health (MCA 2025 text with 2021 amendments)Montana Legislature (67th): HB 121 (approved Apr. 16, 2021) and HB 257 (approved May 7, 2021 after an amendatory veto); codified at Mont. Code Ann. 50-2-116(4)-(9) (amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 324, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 408, L. 2021)MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Events and venuesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MT-030Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312 (cross-reference to Ex. MT-072)Discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of immunity passport prohibited -- definitionsMontana Legislature (67th), House Bill 702, Ch. 418, L. 2021, approved May 7, 2021MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MT-072House Bill 702 (2021), An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity Passport, codified at Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312Mont. Code Ann. 49-2-312. Discrimination based on vaccination status or possession of immunity passport prohibited -- definitions (En. Sec.…Montana Legislature (67th), HB 702, approved by Governor Gianforte May 7, 2021; 2021 Mont. Laws ch. 418MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-081House Bill 702 (2021)An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity PassportMontana Legislature (Governor Greg Gianforte signed)MontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-27-014House Bill 702 (2021), An Act Prohibiting Discrimination Based on a Person's Vaccination Status or Possession of an Immunity Passport, codified as Mont. Code Ann. sec. 49-2-312Unlawful discriminatory practice for a person or governmental entity to refuse services, goods, facilities, educational opportunities or…Montana Legislature (House Bill 702, 67th Legislature), approved by Governor GianforteMontanaStateMay 7, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesVaccination or testingOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MT-022Executive Order No. 10-2021Executive Order Rescinding State of EmergencyGovernor Greg GianforteMontanaStateJune 30, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MT-042Temporary Emergency Rule I, MAR Notice No. 37-960 (Notice of Adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule)In the matter of the adoption of Temporary Emergency Rule I to allow students and/or their parents or guardians the ability to opt-out of…Montana Department of Public Health and Human ServicesMontanaStateAug. 31, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child carePrimary source read