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Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-044Governor's suspension of statutes to allow appearance before a notary public via videoconference (announced April 8, 2020)Governor Abbott Temporarily Suspends Certain Statutes To Allow For Appearance Before Notary Public Via VideoconferenceGovernor Greg Abbott (Office of the Texas Governor release announcing the suspension)Texas (Governor)StateApr. 8, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-DMV-SOS-RECORDERS-042Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote Notarizations (No. 20-03-30-04)Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland Authorizing Remote NotarizationsGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. VT-079Governor's release, As State of Emergency Ends, Governor Phil Scott Acts to Ensure Continuity in Select Critical ServicesState of Emergency expires at midnight June 15, 2021; EO 06-21 signed; June 14 directive to ACCD SecretaryOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release)VermontStateJune 15, 20212021 Q2Emergency declarationAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
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. VT-080Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces Pause to the State's Safe Travel Policy, Compliance Checks and Expanded Testing (cross-state travel map suspended; universal quarantine)14-day (or 7-day-plus-test) quarantine required after all non-essential travel; compliance checks at lodging, bars and restaurantsOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); Secretary of ACCD under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 11(a)VermontStateNov. 10, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Travel and quarantineWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. VT-082Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Announces New COVID-19 Travel and Gathering GuidanceFully vaccinated persons exempt from travel quarantine and may gather with one other household; all other mitigation measures remainOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD guidance under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 11VermontStateFeb. 23, 20212021 Q1Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. VT-089Governor's release, Governor Phil Scott Expands Trusted Travel PolicyQuarantine-free travel map expanded July 1, 2020 to counties in DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV and DC under 400 active cases per millionOffice of Governor Phil Scott (official release); ACCD under Amended and Restated EO 01-20 § 11 and Addendum 1 ¶ 3VermontStateJune 26, 20202020 Q32020 Q4Capacity limitTravel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-041County Judge Order 2020-8, Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders)Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders (May 8 to June 15, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMay 8, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-C-035Directive implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 providing for 14-day quarantine of travelers arriving in Montana from another State or country (described in the Governor's release of Mar. 30, 2020)Governor Bullock directs 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving in Montana from another state or countryGovernor Steve BullockMontanaStateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. PA-023Order of the Governor for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity Protections (Nov. 23, 2020), secs. 1(A), 1(B), 2, 13 and 14 (with the Secretary's parallel Order for Mitigation and Enforcement, PA-022)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Mitigation, Enforcement, and Immunity ProtectionsGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateNov. 23, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Telework mandateCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementCurfew and hoursAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. PA-056Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of PropertyOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 7, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-060Amendment to the Order of the Governor for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (scope)Amendment to the Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Staying the Notice Requirements for Certain Actions Related…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateMay 21, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-063Order of the Governor Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of Property (extension to Aug. 31, 2020)Order of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Staying Notice Requirements for Specified Actions Related to the Dispossession of…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 9, 20202020 Q3Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. PA-064Order of the Governor Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by Video or Telephonic MeansOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Authorizing Commonwealth Agencies to Conduct Administrative Proceedings Online by…Governor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateJuly 10, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Courts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. PA-070Order of the Governor Directing Travel MitigationOrder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Directing Travel MitigationGovernor Tom WolfPennsylvaniaStateNov. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q1Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-007Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home Order (agency directive applying the order to fishing, boating, tournaments, offices and licensing centers)Department of Natural Resources Issues Guidance on Governor Hogan's Stay at Home OrderMaryland Department of Natural ResourcesMaryland Department of Natural Resources (State agency)StateMar. 30, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureEvents and venuesCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-BAL-039Executive Order No. 2020-011, Incorporating Governor Hogan's Executive Order 20-06-19-01 (licenses, permits and legal time requirements)Incorporating Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.'s Executive Order 20-06-19-01 Dated June 19, 2020... Extending Certain Licenses, Permits…County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr.Baltimore County, MarylandCountyJune 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Courts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MD-043Order of the Governor No. 20-04-29-01, Amending and Restating the Order Dated April 5, 2020 Authorizing Various Actions Related to Nursing Homes and Other Health Care FacilitiesAmending and Restating the Order Dated April 5, 2020 Authorizing Various Actions Related to Nursing Homes and Other Health Care FacilitiesGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateApr. 29, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationPrimary 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-MD-007StatuteGovernor's orders in a catastrophic health emergency: seizure and rationing, medical examination, testing and vaccination, isolation and…Maryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A, Catastrophic Health Emergencies)MarylandState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
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. UT-009The Governor's Coronavirus Directive for Utah, "Stay Safe, Stay Home", Updated April 10, 2020Directive to the State of Utah: Stay Safe, Stay Home (Updated April 10, 2020)Governor Gary R. HerbertUtahStateApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. WY-010Governor DirectiveStatewide Directive for Individuals Arriving in Wyoming from Another State or Country to Self-QuarantineGovernor Mark GordonWyomingStateApr. 3, 20202020 Q2Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary 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. MD-023Order of the Governor No. 20-12-17-01, Authorizing Quarantine and/or Testing of TravelersAuthorizing Quarantine and/or Testing of TravelersGovernor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.MarylandStateDec. 17, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Travel and quarantineQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read