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Ex. DUT-OR-001Statute: ORS chapter 433 (Disease and Condition Control), Oregon's communicable-disease control act: reportable diseases, investigation and control measures (433.004, 433.006); prohibition on spreading disease (433.010); isolation and quarantine of persons and isolation of premises, with law-enforcement assistance (433.121-433.156); public health emergency powers of the Governor and the Public Health Director (433.441-433.452); penalties (433.990)ORS 433.004, 433.006, 433.010, 433.121, 433.128, 433.131, 433.138, 433.142, 433.156, 433.441, 433.442, 433.443, 433.452 and 433.990…Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, oregonlegislature.gov, 2025 Edition)OregonStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. ID-066Board action declining a district-wide order; Ada and Valley County orders remain in effectCentral District Health Board votes to not adopt a district-wide public health order - Public Health Orders for Ada and Valley Counties and…Central District Board of HealthAda, Boise, Elmore and Valley Counties, Idaho (Central District Health)CountyDec. 15, 20202020 Q4OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SEA-048Amended Local Health Officer Order (isolation, quarantine and recovery facilities; homelessness de-intensification; behavioral health)Amended Local Health Officer OrderDr. Jeff Duchin, Local Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King CountyKing County, WashingtonCountyMay 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NM-039Public Health Emergency Order of November 13, 2020 (the two-week 'reset')Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateNov. 13, 20202020 Q4Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-041Public Health Emergency Order of November 30, 2020 establishing the Red-Yellow-Green county-by-county frameworkPublic Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Acting Secretary of Health Billy J. JimenezNew MexicoStateNov. 30, 20202020 Q4Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-04-064Blanket Waiver for Home Health Agency Licensing Standards at N.J.A.C. 8:42 that are More Stringent than Waivers and Guidance Issued by CMS during the Public Health EmergencyBlanket Waiver for Home Health Agency Licensing StandardsCommissioner of HealthNew JerseyStateApr. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-021DEA-DC-043 (EO-DEA213), guidance: Administering certain controlled substances in the parking lot of a health care provider's DEA-registered location during the COVID-19 public health emergencyAdministering Certain CS in the parking lot of a healthcare provider's DEA-registered location during the COVID-19 public health emergencyDrug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division (guidance document EO-DEA213)United States (federal); Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control DivisionFederalJuly 28, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-VA-002Va. Code Title 32.1, Chapter 2 (sections 32.1-35 to 32.1-73.x), including Article 3 Disease Control (sections 32.1-42 Emergency rules and regulations; 32.1-43 Authority of State Health Commissioner to require quarantine, etc.; 32.1-48 Powers of Commissioner in epidemic) and Article 3.01 Isolation and Quarantine of Persons with Communicable Diseases of Public Health Threat (sections 32.1-48.05 to 32.1-48.017)Code of Virginia, Title 32.1 Health, Chapter 2 Disease Prevention and Control (full chapter text)General Assembly of Virginia (Code of Virginia, Title 32.1, Chapter 2, Disease Prevention and Control)VirginiaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-RIV-009Order of the Health Officer for the County of Riverside and of the County Executive Officer as Director of Emergency Services Rescinding Public Health OrdersOrder... Rescinding Public Health Orders (effective May 9, 2020)Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser and County Executive Officer George Johnson as Director of Emergency Services (approved as to form by County Counsel Gregory P. Priamos)Riverside County, CaliforniaCountyMay 9, 20202020 Q2OtherPrimary source read
Ex. NM-054Public Health Emergency Order of April 28, 2021 (Red-Yellow-Green-Turquoise framework with vaccination metric)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateApr. 28, 20212021 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-056Public Health Emergency Order of May 14, 2021 (fully vaccinated persons relieved of the mask requirement except where CDC recommends)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateMay 14, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. NM-057Public Health Emergency Order of June 2, 2021 (county framework through June 30, 2021)Public Health Emergency Order Clarifying that Current Guidance Documents, Advisories, and Emergency Public Health Orders Remain in Effect…Secretary of Health Tracie C. Collins, M.D.New MexicoStateJune 2, 20212021 Q2Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. WV-081Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 12 (2021 Reg. Sess., ch. 213)Relating to local health departments: local board of health rules subject to approval by the appointing county commission or municipality…West Virginia Legislature (2021 Regular Session), approved by Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 16, 20212021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-011Order of the Secretary of Health Requiring All Persons Submitting, Performing or Reporting COVID-19 Antigen Tests to Report ResultsOrder Requiring Reporting of Antigen Test Results (health care providers, practitioners, employers and other entities administering…Rachel L. Levine, MD, Secretary of HealthPennsylvania - Department of Health (State health department)StateOct. 13, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SD-005SDCL ch. 34-16, Nuisances and Health Hazards (§§ 34-16-1, 34-16-2, 34-16-5, 34-16-19 to 34-16-21)Act endangering public health as misdemeanor; release of disease germs as felony; access of health officers to places where a source of…South Dakota Legislature (codified statute)South DakotaStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary 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. WY-055House Enrolled Act No. 93 (2021 Wyo. Sess. Laws ch. 168), creating W.S. 35-1-310 and 35-1-240(c)An Act relating to the public health; amending and creating provisions governing the issuance of orders relating to the public health…Wyoming Legislature (Sixty-sixth Legislature, 2021 General Session); signed by Governor Gordon April 22, 2021WyomingStateApr. 22, 20212021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-001Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency, 85 Fed. Reg. 22024 (Apr. 21, 2020)Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health EmergencyRoger T. Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, HHSUnited States (federal); Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil RightsFederalMar. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Telework mandateHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. CA-017State Public Health Officer Order of August 28, 2020 (Blueprint for a Safer Economy)Statewide Public Health Officer Order, August 28, 2020: California's Plan for Reducing COVID-19 and Adjusting Permitted Sector Activities to…Acting State Public Health Officer Erica S. PanCaliforniaStateAug. 28, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Business closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CT-012Executive Order No. 7U, § 1 (Apr. 5, 2020): Protection from Civil Liability for Actions or Omissions in Support of the State's COVID-19 Response (health care professionals and facilities); superseded and replaced by EO 7V § 6 (Apr. 7, 2020, Ex. CT-014); facility immunity expired Mar. 1, 2021 by EO 10A § 4 (Ex. CT-036)Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response - Protection from Civil Liability for Actions or Omissions in…Governor Ned LamontConnecticutStateApr. 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. ID-065Board action lifting the Ada County public health order and the Valley County mask orderCentral District Board of Health lifts public health order for Ada County, mask order for Valley CountyCentral District Board of HealthAda and Valley Counties, Idaho (Central District Health)CountyFeb. 19, 20212021 Q1OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-KC-078RSMo § 67.265 (Public health order for threat to public health by contagious disease, requirements, procedure)Limits on the duration of local public health orders; governing-body extension and termination; supporting reportMissouri General Assembly (H.B. 271, 101st Gen. Assembly, 1st Reg. Sess.), approved by Governor ParsonMissouri (governing every political subdivision's public health orders)StateJune 15, 20212021 Q22021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-LA-041Order of the Health Officer: Temporary Prohibition of Group Events and Gatherings, Required Social Distancing Measures, Closure and Limitations of Certain Businesses (Mar. 16, 2020)Order of the Health Officer: Temporary Prohibition of Group Events and Gatherings, Required Social Distancing Measures, Closure and…Health Officer of the City of Long Beach (Anissa Davis, M.D.), Department of Health and Human ServicesCity of Long Beach (separate city health jurisdiction)CityMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-PHL-028Bill No. 200328: Employee Protections in Connection with COVID-19 Emergency Health Order (Philadelphia Code Chapter 9-5000)An Ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Chapter, entitled 'Employee Protections in Connection with COVID-19 Emergency…Council of the City of Philadelphia (Bill No. 200328, as amended June 12, 2020; signed by the Mayor)City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (City Council)CityJuly 13, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Workplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SLC-011Joint Public Health Order 2020-07 (Stabilization Phase, Yellow)Joint Public Health Order 2020-07, transition to Low Risk (Yellow); Phased Health Guidelines adopted and made mandatorySummit County Health Officer, County Council and County ManagerSummit County, UtahCountyMay 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read