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Ex. DUT-DE-014Release, 'Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge' (Dec. 10, 2020), announcing the zero-tolerance enforcement policy for businesses effective Dec. 14, 2020Governor Carney Announces Additional COVID-19 Restrictions to Confront Winter Surge (State of Delaware News, Dec. 10, 2020)Governor John C. Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (Office of the Governor release)DelawareStateDec. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyStay-at-homeCapacity limitFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-009Delaware's Reopening, Phase 2 (June 15, 2020): General Guidance for Individuals and Businesses and Industry GuidanceDelaware's Reopening: Phase 2, June 15, 2020 (Governor John Carney; de.gov/economy)Governor John C. Carney (Office of the Governor, with the Division of Small Business and the Division of Public Health)DelawareStateJune 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateCapacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WA-019Governor's web page 'COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and Workers' (as captured May 11, 2020)COVID-19 Reopening Guidance for Businesses and WorkersOffice of the Governor (Jay Inslee)WashingtonStateMay 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-008W. Va. Code ch. 15, art. 5 (whole article), §§ 15-5-2, 15-5-6, 15-5-17 and 15-5-18 relied onEmergency Management Act: definition of 'disaster' (including 'epidemic'); proclamation of a state of emergency and additional powers of the…West Virginia Legislature (codified statute)West VirginiaStateFeb. 23, 20232020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-024Executive Order 37-20, §§ 1 and 2 para. bb (cross-reference to Ex. WV-031; not re-saved)Fitness centers reopened on the condition that they 'must operate in accordance with any requirements, limitations, or restrictions...…Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMay 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AL-015Act 2021-4 (SB 30, Enrolled), the Alabama COVID Immunity Act, codified at Ala. Code § 6-5-790 et seq.An Act relating to Coronavirus; to provide civil immunity for certain entities and individuals from certain damages claimed by individuals…Legislature of Alabama (SB 30, 2021 Regular Session, by Senator Orr); approved by Governor Ivey February 12, 2021AlabamaStateFeb. 12, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AR-013Act 559 of 2021 (HB 1487), Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Tort ImmunityAn Act Concerning Business Liability for a Person Exposed to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19); to Declare an Emergency; and for Other Purposes…General Assembly of Arkansas, 93rd General Assembly (HB 1487, Rep. Gonzales; Sen. Gilmore); approved by Governor Asa HutchinsonArkansasStateApr. 5, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-017Guidance for West Virginia Small Businesses (Week 2 of the Comeback), as updated July 8, 2020Guidance for West Virginia Small Businesses: screening, sick employees, planning, training, cleaning, PPE, contact tracing, telework…Office of Governor Jim Justice ('West Virginia Strong -- The Comeback')West VirginiaStateApr. 28, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyTelework mandateWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-GA-012Senate Bill 359 (2020), Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety ActAn Act to amend Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to torts, so as to provide for certain immunities from…General Assembly of Georgia (Senators Hufstetler, Tillery, Strickland, Albers, Kirkpatrick and others); approved by Governor Brian P. Kemp, August 5, 2020GeorgiaStateAug. 5, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-007Senate File 2338 (enrolled), An Act relating to civil actions... including civil actions related to the novel coronavirus, and including retroactive applicability provisions (the 'COVID-19 Response and Back-to-Business Limited Liability Act,' § 686D.1)Senate File 2338 - Enrolled - COVID-19 Response and Back-to-Business Limited Liability Act (Iowa Code ch. 686D)Iowa General Assembly (88th G.A.); signed by Governor Kim Reynolds June 18, 2020IowaStateJune 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-013Session law (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act), codified at Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. §§ 3-1701 to 3-1709 (enacted as Subtitle 16, §§ 3-1601 to 3-1609, and renumbered by the codifier)Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act)Maryland General Assembly (Chapter 736 of the Acts of 2021, House Bill 581; crossfile SB 486)MarylandStateMay 30, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-014Order on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss, Savage v. Mills, No. 1:20-cv-00165-LEW, ECF No. 26 (D. Me. Aug. 7, 2020), reported at 478 F. Supp. 3d 16Savage v. Mills (Sunday River Brewing Company): order dismissing business owners' constitutional challenge to the Governor's COVID-19…Hon. Lance E. Walker, U.S. District JudgeUnited States District Court for the District of MaineCourtAug. 7, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureCapacity limitWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MS-010Mississippi Back-to-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act (S.B. 3049, 2020)Immunity from suit for COVID-19 exposure claims conditioned on a good-faith attempt to follow applicable public health guidance; premises…Legislature of Mississippi; approved by Governor Tate Reeves July 8, 2020MississippiStateJuly 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-013Enrolled Com. Sub. for S.B. 277 (2021 Reg. Sess.), ch. 1, Acts 2021, adding W. Va. Code §§ 55-19-1 to 55-19-9, the COVID-19 Jobs Protection ActCOVID-19 Jobs Protection Act: findings; definitions; no claim for loss arising from COVID-19; products; workers' compensation exclusivity…West Virginia Legislature (Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 277), approved by Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 19, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-WV-019Guidance for Fitness Centers, Gymnasiums, and Recreation Centers (issued May 14, 2020, updated 5 p.m.)Guidance for Fitness Centers, Gymnasiums, and Recreation Centers: 'Operational Restrictions/Requirements'; 40 percent occupancy; equipment…Office of Governor Jim Justice ('West Virginia Strong -- The Comeback')West VirginiaStateMay 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. CO-031Executive Order D 2020 138, §§ II.G-K (existing library exhibit; cross-reference)Amending and Extending Executive Orders D 2020 039, D 2020 067, D 2020 092, and D 2020 110 Ordering Individuals in Colorado to Wear…Governor Jared PolisColoradoStateJuly 16, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AK-014HB 76, ch. 2 SLA 2021, secs. 1, 13, 14 and 15 (cross-reference to Ex. AK-028; not re-saved)Findings; civil liability; licensee liability for client exposure to COVID-19; business and employee liability for customer exposure to…Alaska State Legislature (SCS CSHB 76(FIN) am S), signed by Governor Dunleavy Apr. 30, 2021AlaskaStateApr. 30, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-AZ-010Session law (Senate Bill 1377), adding A.R.S. §§ 12-515 and 12-516An Act amending title 12, chapter 5, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding sections 12-515 and 12-516; relating to civil liability…Arizona Legislature (Fifty-fifth Legislature, First Regular Session); approved by Governor Douglas A. DuceyArizonaStateApr. 5, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-FL-012Chapter 2021-1, Laws of Florida (SB 72), § 1, creating Fla. Stat. § 768.38Liability protections for COVID-19-related claimsFlorida Legislature (SB 72), approved by Governor Ron DeSantisFloridaStateMar. 29, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IN-006Ind. Code Title 34, Article 30, chapter 32, sections 34-30-32-1 to 34-30-32-11 (and chapter 33, sections 34-30-33-1 to -9)Civil Immunity Related to COVID-19 (SEA 1 of 2021): immunity for damages arising from COVID-19 on premises and in activities, with the…Indiana General Assembly (Senate Enrolled Act 1 (2021), P.L.1-2021, signed by Governor Eric J. Holcomb Feb. 18, 2021; Indiana Code 2021 edition)IndianaStateFeb. 18, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-LA-013Act 2020, No. 305 (SB 508), enacting La. R.S. 29:773 (restaurants during declared state of emergency; limitation of liability)Restaurants during a declared state of emergency: no owner, operator, employee, contractor or agent of a restaurant 'which is in substantial…Louisiana Legislature, 2020 Regular Session (Senate Bill 508), approved by Governor John Bel EdwardsLouisianaStateJune 12, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MA-029Order of the Commissioner of Public Health Regarding Face Coverings to be Worn in Certain Settings (May 28, 2021) (library exhibit MA-050; cross-reference, not re-saved)DPH face-covering order for health care facilities and board-licensed practice locations, congregate care, shelters, houses of correction…Commissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council and the GovernorMassachusettsStateMay 28, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NY-016Chapter 134 of the Laws of 2020 (S. 8835), amending Public Health Law §§ 3081(5) and 3082(1) (Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act)An act to amend the public health law, in relation to amending provisions regarding health care facilities and professionals during the…New York State Legislature (S. 8835, signed by Governor Cuomo August 3, 2020), amending Public Health Law article 30-D (Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act, enacted April 3, 2020 as Part GGG of chapter 56 of 2020)New YorkStateAug. 3, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Standing dutyHealth care ordersStanding dutyOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-009Act No. 99 of 2021 (S. 147, R. 39), a Joint Resolution, the 'South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act'A Joint Resolution to enact the 'South Carolina COVID-19 Liability Immunity Act' so as to provide liability protections for a limited time…General Assembly of South Carolina (S. 147, ratified R. 39, April 28, 2021; approved by Governor Henry McMaster April 28, 2021)South CarolinaStateApr. 28, 20212020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TN-010Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act, 2020 Tenn. Pub. Acts (2d Ex. Sess.) ch. 1 (SB 8002 / HB 8001), enacted text as Senate Amendment No. 1 (SA8001) adopted August 12, 2020An Act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8, Part 3; Title 29, Chapter 34; Title 29, Chapter 20 and Title 49, Chapter 7…Tennessee General Assembly, 111th General Assembly, Second Extraordinary Session; signed by Governor Bill LeeTennesseeStateAug. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyOperating conditionOtherPrimary source read