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Ex. DUT-OR-002Statute: ORS chapter 431A (Public Health Programs and Activities), sections 431A.005-431A.015: definitions of 'public health law' and 'public health measure'; power of the Oregon Health Authority and local public health administrators to enforce public health laws, with civil penalties; public health actions of the Public Health DirectorORS 431A.005, 431A.010 and 431A.015: enforcement of public health laws by administrative order, civil penalty of up to $500 a day per…Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, 2019 Edition, as captured by the Wayback Machine Oct. 17, 2020)OregonStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-OR-003Statute: ORS chapter 431 (State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws), sections 431.110, 431.150, 431.155, 431.157 and 431.413: the Oregon Health Authority's supervision of 'all matters relating to the preservation of life and health,' its duty and the local public health administrators' duty to enforce every public health law, and their power to restrain violations by injunctionORS 431.110, 431.150, 431.155, 431.157 and 431.413: general powers and duties of the Oregon Health Authority; enforcement of public health…Oregon Legislative Assembly (codified text published by the Office of the Legislative Counsel, 2025 Edition)OregonStateSept. 29, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-SLC-082Salt Lake County Health Department 'Public Health Order' page (capture of Sept. 17, 2021)Public Health Order - Health Department | SLCo: 'There are currently no Salt Lake County public health orders in effect'; 'Previous Public…Salt Lake County Health DepartmentSalt Lake County, UtahCountySept. 17, 20212021 Q3OtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-FED-HEALTH-OTHER-002Enforcement Discretion Under HIPAA To Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health and Health Oversight Activities in Response to COVID-19, 85 Fed. Reg. 19392 (Apr. 7, 2020)Enforcement Discretion Under HIPAA To Allow Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information by Business Associates for Public Health…Roger T. Severino, Director, Office for Civil Rights, HHSUnited States (federal); Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil RightsFederalApr. 2, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NM-004NMSA 1978, Sections 12-10A-5 (Declaring a state of public health emergency) and 12-10A-6 (Special powers during a public health emergency)Public Health Emergency Response Act: the Governor's declaration, the Secretary of Health's coordination of the response, and the special…Legislature of New Mexico (Public Health Emergency Response Act)New MexicoStateMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersSupply chainStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-004Statute: Health and Safety Code section 101040, preventive measures by the local health officer during a state of emergency or local emergencyHealth and Safety Code section 101040: the local health officer may take any preventive measure necessary to protect and preserve the public…California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel)CaliforniaStateJan. 1, 20082020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NV-002Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 439 (Administration of Public Health), NRS 439.010 to 439.990NRS Chapter 439 - Administration of Public Health (chapter page as published by the Nevada Legislature)Nevada Legislature; State Board of Health; county, district and city boards of healthNevadaState2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MA-054COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-1 (Reissuance of Certain Public Health Orders)Reissuance of Certain Public Health OrdersCommissioner of Public Health Monica Bharel, with the approval of the Public Health Council (June 9, 2021) and the GovernorMassachusettsStateJune 14, 20212021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationOtherPrimary source read
Ex. NJ-083Department of Health memorandum to Home Health Agency and Hospice Administrators, Temporary Operational Waivers during a State of EmergencyHome health agencies and hospices may serve outside licensed geography without prior approval during the State of Emergency, subject to…Judith M. Persichilli, Commissioner of HealthNew JerseySector regulatorMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-116Order of the Commissioner of Public Health, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Order No. 2021-3Retail pharmacies with LTCF or ALR contracts may provide COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities and assisted living residences…Margret R. Cooke, Acting Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Public HealthMassachusetts - Department of Public Health (State health department)StateJuly 30, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-CA-001Statute: Health and Safety Code, Division 105, Part 1, Chapter 2 (sections 120125-120155), powers of the State Department of Public Health over communicable diseaseHealth and Safety Code sections 120125-120155: examination into causes of communicable disease; reportable-disease list; isolation and…California Legislature (codified text published by the Legislative Counsel, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)CaliforniaStateJan. 1, 19962020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyOtherPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-01-060State Public Health Officer Order of August 5, 2021 (Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care Settings)Order of the State Public Health Officer: Requirements for Visitors in Acute Health Care and Long-Term Care SettingsState Public Health Officer, CDPHCaliforniaStateAug. 5, 20212021 Q3Health care ordersVaccination or testingOtherPrimary 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. 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. 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. AGY-ST-HEALTH-SUBORDERS-003Order of the Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Directing Vaccine Providers' Administration of COVID-19 VaccinesOrder Directing Vaccine Providers' Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines (80 percent of first doses within seven days; registration and…Alison V. Beam, Acting Secretary of HealthPennsylvania - Department of Health (State health department)StateFeb. 12, 20212021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingSupply chainPrimary 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. 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. 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. 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