Skip to content
The COVID Project

The Record

The Orders Library

13,511 instruments indexed by The COVID Project: the orders of the fifty States and the District, forty metros, the federal layer and the agencies; the standing duties; the organizers' notices; the legal authorities. Filter by kind, State, limitation type, quarter and more; open the exhibit; download what you find.

Double quotes make a phrase ("stay at home"). An exhibit ID (TX-004) opens its record first.

Results

The COVID Projectcovidproject.com/library
29 instruments · showing 1–25
Download
ExhibitInstrumentIssuerJurisdictionIssuedQuartersLimitationsGradeFile
Ex. DUT-WY-012Wyo. Stat. Ann. 19-13-104 and 19-13-11619-13-104. Powers of governor generally; director, department of homeland security. 19-13-116. Enforcement of orders, rules and regulations.Wyoming Legislature (Wyo. Stat. Title 19, ch. 13, Wyoming Homeland Security Act)WyomingState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-016La. R.S. 29:727 (parish homeland security and emergency preparedness agencies; local disaster or emergency declarations; powers of the parish president)Local disaster or emergency declarations by parish presidents (thirty days, renewable, ninety days with the governing authority's approval)…Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)LouisianaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-023TDOSHS news release: Former Driver Services Centers Reopen as Express Centers in Nashville and Memphis (Sept. 1, 2020)Former Driver Services Centers Reopen as Express Centers in Nashville and MemphisTennessee Department of Safety and Homeland SecurityTennessee (Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Driver Services Division)StateSept. 1, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-008La. R.S. 29:769 (special powers during a state of public health emergency; control of property)Special powers during a state of public health emergency: the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, in…Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)LouisianaStateJuly 1, 20222020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureSupply chainStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-LABOR-IMMIGRATION-056USCIS alert, USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4 (May 27, 2020)USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4USCISUnited States Department of Homeland Security, USCIS (federal agency)FederalMay 27, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Capacity limitCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. WV-009Executive Order 9-20Stay at Home Order: general stay-at-home directive; closure of non-essential businesses; definition of Essential Businesses and Operations…Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-TERRITORIES-131Second Amended Executive Order No. 2020-04Declaration of State of Public Health Emergency and Continued Declaration of State of Significant Emergency Establishing Response…Governor Ralph DLG. TorresCommonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands - GovernorTerritorialMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationBusiness closureTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capTravel and quarantineSchools and child careCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. LA-005Proclamation 33 JBE 2020Additional Measures for COVID-19 - Stay at HomeGovernor John Bel EdwardsLouisianaStateMar. 22, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-005Order of the Governor No. 20-03-23-01, Amending and Restating the Order of March 19, 2020, Prohibiting Large Gatherings and Events and Closing Senior Centers, and Additionally Closing All Non-Essential Businesses and Other EstablishmentsAmending and Restating the Order of March 19, 2020... and Additionally Closing All Non-Essential Businesses and Other EstablishmentsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Business closureTelework mandateGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-012Order of the Governor No. 20-06-03-01 (Stage Two), Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020Amending and Restating the Order of May 27, 2020, Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities, Subject to Local RegulationGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateJune 3, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementPrimary source read
Ex. MO-004DHSS Director's Order of April 3, 2020 ('Stay Home Missouri' Order)Statewide stay-at-home, social-gathering, social-distancing, retail-occupancy, restaurant, school, long-term-care and State-building orderRandall W. Williams, MD, Director, Department of Health and Senior Services (at the Governor's direction)MissouriStateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeTelework mandateCapacity limitGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MO-008Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan: Phase I Guidelines and Frequently Asked QuestionsPhase I guidelines and FAQ for reopening Missouri's economyGovernor Parson / DHSS (Show-Me Strong Recovery Plan)MissouriStateApr. 27, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitWorkplace rulesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-006La. R.S. 29:724 (powers of the governor; executive orders and proclamations have the force and effect of law; penalty for violation)Powers of the governor: 'the governor may issue executive orders, proclamations, and regulations,' which 'shall have the force and effect of…Louisiana Legislature (codified in the Louisiana Revised Statutes)LouisianaStateJune 22, 19932020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-012Act 2020, No. 362 (SB 435), amending La. R.S. 29:735(A)(1) and enacting La. R.S. 29:773 (limitation of liability during the COVID-19 public health emergency)Limitation of liability during the COVID-19 public health emergency: no natural or juridical person, State or local government or political…Louisiana Legislature, 2020 Regular Session (Senate Bill 435), approved by Governor John Bel EdwardsLouisianaStateJune 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NH-009RSA 21-P:45EnforcementNew Hampshire General CourtNew HampshireStateJuly 1, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NH-010RSA 21-P:47PenaltyNew Hampshire General CourtNew HampshireStateJuly 1, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NH-013RSA 21-P:42-aNovel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); Health FacilitiesNew Hampshire General Court (2021 N.H. Laws ch. 179, Part III, sec. 1); Governor's signatureNew HampshireStateJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NH-014RSA 21-P:41Immunity and ExemptionNew Hampshire General CourtNew HampshireStateJuly 1, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-094Proclamation Number 27 JBE 2020Public Health Emergency - COVID-19 (Supplement): gatherings of 250 prohibited; public schools closed to students until April 13, 2020…Governor John Bel EdwardsLouisianaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Gathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. FL-010Executive Order 20-91Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency (Safer At Home)Governor Ron DeSantisFloridaStateApr. 1, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-ATL-003Addendum to the Declaration and Ratification of Public Health Emergency Within Fulton County and Order of Closure or Modification of Certain Business Activities Countywide (enumeration of Essential Businesses and Essential Business Activities)03.31.20 Addendum to Declaration of Public Health EmergencyFulton County Board of Health; S. Elizabeth Ford, M.D., M.B.A., Interim District Health Director (approved as to form: Jennifer R. Culler, Senior Assistant County Attorney)Fulton County, GeorgiaCountyMar. 31, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SDF-031A Summary of TARC's Response to COVID-19 (March 29, 2020)Buses on the street reduced by more than one third; passengers limited to 25 per bus with a second bus requested at 15; standee line moved…Transit Authority of River City (TARC)Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky (TARC service area)CityMar. 29, 20202020 Q2Capacity limitTravel and quarantinePrimary source read
Ex. ND-021State Health Officer Confinement Order 2020-02.1 (cross-reference to the existing library exhibit)Fourteen-day quarantine of any person entering North Dakota from another state or country who is not merely passing through; hotels as…State Health Officer Mylynn Tufte, North Dakota Department of HealthNorth DakotaStateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. OK-006Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07'Safer at Home': vulnerable individuals ordered home; elective procedures postponed; gatherings over ten prohibited; non-critical businesses…Governor J. Kevin StittOklahomaStateMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. OK-011Seventh Amended Executive Order 2020-07Statewide closure to the public of all businesses outside the DHS critical-infrastructure sectors and the Commerce NAICS essential list…Governor J. Kevin StittOklahomaStateApr. 1, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read

Counts are what The COVID Project has retrieved and indexed, not a count of every order that existed. Every exhibit ID resolves at covidproject.com/library/ID. Not legal advice.