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Ex. DUT-PA-018Statute (Liquor Code, Act of Apr. 12, 1951, P.L. 90, No. 21, sec. 471)Liquor Code section 471, Revocation and Suspension of Licenses; FinesGeneral Assembly of the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaStateApr. 12, 19512020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureAlcohol and barsStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DC-002D.C. Official Code sec. 7-2304.01Issuance of public health emergency executive orderCouncil of the District of ColumbiaDistrict of ColumbiaStateOct. 17, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-00716 DE Admin. Code 4202, Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions (current codification, with amendment history)16 DE Admin. Code 4202: Control of Communicable and Other Disease ConditionsDepartment of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health (regulation)DelawareStateFeb. 1, 20062020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutySchools and child careHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-019Final Order, 23 DE Reg. 665 (Feb. 1, 2020), adopting the amended 16 DE Admin. Code 4202, Control of Communicable and Other Disease Conditions, with the full regulation text as adoptedDelaware Register of Regulations, 23 DE Reg. 665 (Feb. 1, 2020): Final Order, 4202 Control of Communicable and Other Disease ConditionsSecretary of Health and Social Services (Kara Odom Walker, M.D.) and the Division of Public Health (final order adopting amended regulation)DelawareStateFeb. 1, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutySchools and child careHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-NC-00810A NCAC 41A.0101 (Reportable Diseases and Conditions), as amended by emergency rule effective February 17, 2020 (novel coronavirus infection), temporary rule effective April 24, 2020 and permanent rule effective July 1, 2020Reportable diseases and conditions: novel coronavirus infection reportable immediately; novel coronavirus infection causing death reportable…North Carolina Commission for Public HealthNorth CarolinaStateFeb. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-MD-009StatuteImmunity of health care providers acting in good faith and under a catastrophic health emergency proclamationMaryland General Assembly (Public Safety Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3A)MarylandStateMar. 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyHealth care ordersOperating conditionPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-007CDCR 'COVID-19 Response Efforts' chronology (as archived Apr. 30, 2020)Department-wide COVID-19 directives: cancellation of visiting and volunteer entries statewide; suspension of large-scale construction inside…California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Secretary Ralph Diaz) and CCHCSCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Health Care Services; State levelStateApr. 30, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesSupply chainOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AZ-002Executive Order 2020-07Proactive Measures to Protect Against COVID-19Governor Douglas A. DuceyArizonaStateMar. 11, 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. AL-001Proclamation by the Governor: State of Emergency (COVID-19)Proclamation declaring a state public health emergency; alternative standards of careGovernor Kay IveyAlabamaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-SC-002S.C. Code Ann. Title 44, Chapter 4, Emergency Health Powers Act, §§ 44-4-100 to 44-4-570 (in particular §§ 44-4-130, 44-4-300, 44-4-310, 44-4-500, 44-4-510, 44-4-520, 44-4-530, 44-4-540)Emergency Health Powers Act: control of property and dangerous facilities; control and treatment of infectious disease; isolation and…General Assembly of South CarolinaSouth CarolinaStateJuly 2, 20022020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. SEC-04-068All Facilities Letter 20-22 (Mar. 13, 2020), as revised through AFL 20-22.9 (Aug. 12, 2021)Guidance for Limiting the Transmission of COVID-19 in Skilled Nursing Facilities: VisitationCalifornia Department of Public Health, Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification ProgramCaliforniaStateMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Gathering capHealth care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-ME-00122 M.R.S. secs. 801-825: sec. 801(4-A) (extreme public health emergency) and 801(10) (public health threat); sec. 802 (authority of department; health emergency; emergency rules; Governor's declaration); sec. 803 (inspection); sec. 804 (enforcement by agents, local health officers, sheriffs and law enforcement; cease-and-desist; fines; injunction); sec. 805 (court orders); sec. 807 (control of communicable diseases; designated facilities); sec. 808 (investigations); sec. 810 (emergency temporary custody of person or property); secs. 811-812 (court-ordered public health measures); sec. 816 (compliance-conditioned immunity); sec. 820 (extreme public health emergency powers); secs. 821-822 (reporting); sec. 825 (penalties)Title 22, Chapter 250: Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions (Maine Revised Statutes, chapter compilation generated January 5, 2026)Maine Legislature (22 M.R.S. chapter 250, Control of Notifiable Diseases and Conditions; administered by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention)MaineStateMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationBusiness closureHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-IA-002Iowa Code § 135.144 (2021), Additional duties of the department related to a public health disasterIowa Code 2021, Section 135.144 - Additional duties of the department related to a public health disasterIowa General AssemblyIowaStateNov. 24, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureSchools and child careHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. MO-002Executive Order 20-04Temporary suspension of statutory and regulatory provisions (telemedicine, motor carriers, teacher certification) and vesting of waiver…Governor Michael L. ParsonMissouriStateMar. 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-039Order of the Governor of the State of Maryland, Various Health Care Matters (Mar. 19, 2020) (Order No. 20-03-19-01)Establishment of health facilities (including decommissioned hospitals and State property for treatment, isolation and quarantine); resource…Governor Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.Maryland (Governor; Secretary of Health); State levelStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersSupply chainOtherPrimary source read
Ex. IL-068Executive Order 2020-09 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 7)Telehealth: definition of Telehealth Services; health insurers required to cover telehealth services; confidentiality and technology…Governor JB PritzkerIllinoisStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WV-007Executive Order 7-20 (Mar. 19, 2020), sec. 14; WV-067 (EO 23-21, July 20, 2021)Suspension of regulatory statutes for the duration of the State of Emergency (medical licensure and telemedicine, physician assistants…Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-061Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities'TDCJ directed to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19Governor Greg AbbottTexas (Governor; Texas Department of Criminal Justice); State levelStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. CO-008Executive Order D 2020 011Ordering the Temporary Suspension of Certain Regulatory Statutes Due to the Presence of COVID-19Governor Jared PolisColoradoStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Alcohol and barsOtherPrimary source read
Ex. ME-005Executive Order 16 FY 19/20 (Corrected)An Order Suspending Provisions of Certain Health Care Professional Licensing Statutes and Rules in Order to Facilitate the Treatment and…Governor Janet T. MillsMaineStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. RI-005Executive Order 20-08Sixth Supplemental Emergency Declaration - Economic Support for Restaurants, Bars and Establishments that Offer FoodGovernor Gina M. RaimondoRhode IslandStateMar. 20, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Business closureAlcohol and barsPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-DE-00320 Del. C. §§ 3131-3147 (Public Health Emergencies: definitions; isolation and quarantine; vaccination and treatment; rules and regulations; liability)Delaware Code, Title 20, Chapter 31, Subchapter V: Public Health EmergenciesDelaware General Assembly (codified statute; enacted by 73 Del. Laws, c. 355 (2002))DelawareStateSept. 28, 20262020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ID-017Proclamation temporarily suspending more than 125 administrative rules (with appendix)Proclamation Regarding Temporary Suspension of Administrative RulesGovernor Brad LittleIdahoStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Schools and child careHealth care ordersOtherPrimary source read
Ex. WV-010Executive Order 10-20Suspension of regulatory statutes (election administration; registered nurse and APRN licensure, CRNA supervision, prescriptive authority…Governor Jim JusticeWest VirginiaStateMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Health care ordersCourts and public officesOtherPrimary source read