Covid 19 Tracking for Contractors

As state responses to COVID-19 continue to unfold, we’ve established a single resource hub for our contractor and industry partners that details the latest prohibitory orders issued by states. These orders may have relevance for our partners and projects in the area. We are currently working with each state government to obtain additional specific guidance on construction sites and electrical work considerations.

5.5 UPDATE

(Original article: https://www.wired.com/story/which-states-reopening-lockdown/)

Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey ordered all Alabama residents to shelter in place beginning April 4, after repeatedly insisting such an action was not necessary. It did not last long. Ivey later signed an executive order allowing all retail stores to reopen at 50 percent capacity starting April 30.

“We know that what we are announcing today will please some and make others frustrated that we’re not going further at this time, but our job must be always to find the right balance,” Ivey said at a press conference on the reopening plans.

Alaska

Governor Mike Dunleavy relaxed his “Hunker Down” order for the state, which went into effect on March 28. Beginning April 24, restaurants, retail stores, person care services, gyms, law firms, and marketing offices were permitted to reopen, with restrictions. Restaurants and personal care services may serve customers in-house by reservation only, and strict social distancing and disinfection procedures must be in place.

Arizona

Governor Doug Ducey ordered all Arizona residents to shelter in place beginning March 31.

On April 29, Ducey announced he would extend the state’s stay at home order to May 15, with some changes aimed at slowly reopening Arizona’s economy. Retail stores will be permitted to reopen starting May 4, and can expand their operations on May 8, provided they follow strict state guidelines. Ducey said he intends to permit restaurants to open later in the month, though he has not identified a date.

“The objective, while continuing to focus on protecting public health, is going to be turning up the light in our economy,” Ducey said at an April 29 press conference.

Arkansas

While the state never issued a shelter in place order, Governor Asa Hutchinson on March 19 ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dining rooms and operate on a to-go or delivery basis only. A few days later, the Arkansas Department of Health ordered salons, barbershops and tattoo shops to close.

Recently, Hutchinson has moved to reopen most businesses. Restaurants may reopen beginning April 29, and restrictions on gyms and indoor recreational facilities will be lifted April 30. On May 1, beauty salons and barber shops may reopen, and places of worship and larger venues may resume operations starting May 4.

“Even if we do decide to lift restrictions on certain industries after May 4, I want to emphasize that they will remain under Phase One guidelines that call for masks, social distancing, and limits on the size of gatherings,” Hutchinson said in a statement.

California

On March 19, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all 40 million Californians to shelter in place until further notice. More recently, Newsom has said he plans to reopen the state in phases, beginning sometime in May.

On April 27, the counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and the city of Berkeley announced their stay at home guidelines would be extended through the end of May. But those Bay Area jurisdictions will allow a wider range of outdoor activities, including construction, golf, and child care, beginning May 4.

“We have made substantial progress in slowing the spread of the novel coronavirus,” the joint statement from the counties read. “It is critical that our collective efforts continue so that we do not lose the progress we have achieved together.”

Colorado

Governor Jared Polis issued guidelines allowing some businesses and retail stores to reopen beginning April 27. Under the order, which is in effect until May 26, retail stores can allow customers in-store beginning May 1, so long as they follow social distancing and other health guidelines. Hair salons, massage parlors, and other personal services can open May 1 with 50 percent occupancy, provided both customers and employees wear masks and no more than 10 people are in the establishment at once.

Businesses with offices can allow half of their employees to return to work in-person beginning May 4, so long as they follow strict social distancing and screening guidelines. Colleges and universities may hold classes in-person for learning that cannot be done remotely.

The order does not override municipalities with stricter orders in place, such as Denver, Adams, Jefferson, and Boulder counties, where shelter in place orders have been extended until May 8.

Connecticut

On March 23, Governor Ned Lamont issued a shelter in place order for all 3.5 million Connecticut residents. The order is in effect until May 20, but likely will be extended, with a full reopening staggered across coming months.

Delaware

Governor John Carney ordered all Delaware residents to shelter in place beginning March 24. The order will be in effect till May 15 or “until the public health threat is eliminated,” the governor’s office said. On April 27, Carney said that the state’s curve of virus cases still hadn’t flattened, and that the first stages of reopening were still likely weeks away at the earliest.

District of Columbia

Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a stay at home order for all residents, effective April 1. The order was later extended till at least May 15.

Florida

After weeks of criticism over his reluctance to enact sweeping social distancing measures, Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all Florida residents to shelter in place beginning April 2. A previous order applied only to four southeastern counties: Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward, and Monroe.

Most of the state will reopen beginning May 4, with restaurants allowed to resume dine-in services at 25 percent capacity, and retail stores, museums, and libraries permitted to reopen with restrictions. Elective surgeries will be permitted to resume, but bars, gyms, schools, and salons will remain closed. The order will not apply to Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, home to many of the state’s cases.

“Everyone in the media was saying Florida was going to be like New York or Italy, and that has not happened,” DeSantis said in a press conference with President Trump April 28.

Georgia

Governor Brian Kemp, who was one of the last state officials to order residents to shelter in place, became one of the first to roll back such restrictions, issuing an executive order April 20 permitting a variety of businesses to reopen.

High-touch businesses such as tattoo studios, hair salons, massage parlors, and gyms were allowed to open starting April 24, provided they follow state mandated social-distancing and public health guidelines. Bowling alleys, theaters, social clubs, and dine-in restaurants could reopen beginning April 27.

Hawaii

Governor David Ige announced a statewide shelter in place order, effective March 25. The order includes exceptions for outdoor recreation like swimming and surfing. On April 26, he extended the order through May 31.

“This was not an easy decision. I know this has been difficult for everyone. Businesses need to reopen. People want to end this self-isolation and we want to return to normal,” said Ige. “But this virus is potentially deadly, especially for the elderly and those with preexisting conditions.”

Idaho

Governor Brad Little ordered all 1.8 million Idaho residents to stay at home, effective March 25. The order is set to expire April 30, after which Little says the state will reopen in stages.

Under stage one, which is set to take place May 1 to May 15, places of worship, daycare facilities, and organized youth activities, including summer camps, may reopen. Personal care services, gyms, and restaurants are permitted to reopen in stage two, set for May 16 to 29.

Illinois

Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all Illinois residents to shelter in place beginning March 21. The order has been extended until at least May 31, however, Republican lawmakers in the state are waging a legal war to weaken it.

GOP state lawmaker Darren Bailey filed a lawsuit alleging that Pritzker did not have the legal authority to extend the stay at home order beyond 30 days. A judge granted Bailey a temporary restraining order blocking the state from enforcing the public health restrictions against him. Pritzker said the state attorney general’s office will appeal the decision. “This ruling has put the people of Illinois at risk,” Pritzker said in a statement.

Indiana

Governor Eric Holcomb ordered residents to shelter in place beginning March 25. The order is set to expire on May 1, replaced by a new mandate requiring all Indianans over the age of 2 to wear a face covering when in public spaces where social distancing is difficult. Restrictions on some businesses, such as greenhouses and pet groomers, have been relaxed, as have restrictions on non-essential medical procedures.

Holcomb said he was “not contemplating” extending the Indiana order till June 1 like other states. “Here in the state of Indiana, we’re focused on May 1, and all the changes we need to make and put in place through May 1,” said Holcomb. “We’ll continue to look at that road ahead in those kind of two-week, 10-day, three-week increments.”

Iowa

Restaurants, gyms, retailers, shopping malls and other businesses in 77 of the state’s 99 counties will be permitted to reopen May 1 at 50 percent capacity, under an order from Governor Kim Reynolds. In-person church gatherings of 10 or fewer people will also be permitted.

Urban areas, including Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, are not covered by the order.

“I strongly encourage all vulnerable Iowans, including those with preexisting medical conditions and those older than 65, in all counties of the state to continue to limit their activities outside of their home, including their visits to businesses and other establishments and their participation in gatherings of any size and purpose,” wrote Reynolds.

Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly ordered residents to shelter in place beginning March 30. Most businesses will be permitted to reopen beginning May 4, provided they follow state social distancing guidelines and new public health practices. Certain types of businesses will not be permitted to open until at least May 18, including theaters, gyms, bars and nightclubs, non-tribal casinos, and personal service businesses, such as salons and tattoo parlors, where close contact is unavoidable.

Kentucky

Governor Andy Beshear ordered all residents of Kentucky to effectively shelter in place under a “Healthy At Home” order beginning March 23. Recently, he unveiled a “Healthy at Work” plan, which aims to reopen Kentucky’s economy in stages. Beginning May 11, car and boat dealerships, pet grooming and boarding, manufacturing, and construction businesses will be permitted to reopen. Professional services businesses will be allowed to resume operations at 50 percent capacity, and horse racing can proceed, minus fans.

Retail stores and places of worship may reopen starting May 20; and beginning May 25, 10 person social gatherings will be permitted, and barbers, salons, and other personal services businesses will be allowed to reopen.

Kentucky

Louisiana

On March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards directed all Louisiana residents to shelter in place and limit their movements. On April 27, Edwards extended the order until May 15 with three key changes: Stores can offer curbside retail services; restaurants will be permitted to have customers eat food outdoors on patios, but cannot provide table service; and all public-facing workers must wear masks.

Maine

Governor Janet Mills issued a shelter in place order for all Maine residents beginning April 2. On May 1, phase one of her “Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy” goes into effect, permitting the limited reopening of certain businesses, religious services, and outdoor activities. Barber shops, hair salons, and pet groomers may reopen provided they adhere to strict physical distancing measures; religious services are permitted so long as they operate on a “drive-in, stay-in-your-vehicle” basis, outdoor recreational activities are permitted, and most state parks will open.

Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan ordered all nonessential businesses to close March 23. He has since unveiled a roadmap to reopening, but has not yet set specific dates for business reopenings.

Massachusetts

Governor Charlie Baker issued a stay at home order for all Massachusetts residents March 24. He recently extended the order closing all non-essential businesses to May 18

Michigan

Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all Michigan residents to shelter in place March 24, and later extended the order until at least May 15. The extension included new provisions allowing some non-essential businesses to do curbside delivery and pickup; maintenance workers, garden stores, and bicycle repair shops may resume operations so long as they follow strict social distancing measures and adhere to public health guidelines. On May 7, residential and commercial construction crews will also be permitted to go back to work.

Minnesota

Governor Tim Walz relaxed restrictions for some Minnesota businesses beginning April 24. Workers in the agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and mining industries, as well as those working at an office space who do not directly interact with customers, may return to work under the new order.

Mississippi

Governor Tate Reeves issued a shelter in place order for all Mississippi residents beginning April 3. It expired a few weeks later on April 27. Most retailers are now permitted to open, so long as they do not exceed 50 percent capacity. Gyms, barbershops, tattoo parlors, and movie theaters remain closed.

Missouri

Governor Mike Parson ordered all Missouri residents to stay home effective April 6. Parson recently unveiled the “Show Me Strong Recovery” plan, under which all businesses in the state may reopen, provided they follow social distancing guidelines. Beginning May 4, residents may return to churches, restaurant dining rooms, barbershops, gyms, and attend sporting events and social gatherings.

“All of Missouri’s businesses, employers, and employees are vital to our state’s economy and well-being,” Parson said in a press conference. “Opening these businesses is going to look very different for a while, but I’m confident Missourians will abide by the guidelines as we move forward.”

Montana

Governor Steve Bullock issued a shelter in place order effective March 28. It expired on April 27, at which point the state moved into “phase one” of reopening, Bullock said. Retail businesses may reopen, as can places of worship, as long as they limit capacity and practice social distancing. Beginning May 4, restaurants, bars, and breweries may resume in-establishment services.

Beginning May 7, all schools will be permitted to resume in-classroom teaching, if a local school board wishes. Movie theaters, gyms, and “other places of assembly” will remain closed.

Nebraska

Despite criticism from public health experts and doctors, Governor Pete Ricketts never issued a shelter in place order. On April 3, he issued a “Directed Health Measure” closing theaters, houses of worship, salons, and in-establishment services for restaurants and bars. Office buildings, car dealerships, most stores, day cares, golf courses, and many other businesses were permitted to stay open.

Beginning on May 4, dental offices will be permitted to reopen, and restaurants may resume dine-in services at 50 percent capacity.

Nevada

Governor Steve Sisolak issued a stay at home order for all Nevada residents, effective April 1. On April 29, he extended the order till mid-May.

New Hampshire

Governor Chris Sununu ordered all New Hampshire residents to stay at home March 27. Beginning May 11, golf courses, drive-in theaters, retail stores, and salons will be permitted to open, with restrictions. Retail staffers will be required to wear face coverings, and stores must operate at half occupancy. Restaurants will be permitted to resume outdoor dining services starting May 18.

New Jersey

Governor Phil Murphy ordered all 9 million New Jersey residents to shelter in place beginning March 21. The order will remain in place until further notice, however, Murphy has expressed his desire to reopen the state in the coming weeks, if cases decline. “I want to see the shore humming throughout the summer,” Murphy said.

New Mexico

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered all New Mexico residents to shelter in place effective March 24. She recently extended the order until at least May 15.

New York

In New York, the epicenter of the pandemic in the US, the shelter in place order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo on March 20 remains in effect. Cuomo recently suggested that some “low-risk” businesses upstate could be permitted to gradually reopen as early as mid-May. Restrictions for New York City are unlikely to be loosened anytime soon.

“There’s no doubt that we’ve gone at this point through the worst, and as long as we act prudently going forward, the worst should be over,” Cuomo said at a press briefing.

North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper ordered all North Carolina residents to shelter in place beginning March 30, and recently extended the order through May 8.

“North Carolina needs more time to slow the spread of this virus before we can safely begin lifting restrictions,” Cooper said in a statement. “I know that this pandemic has made life difficult for many people in our state and I am focused on keeping our communities safe while planning to slowly lift restrictions to help cushion the blow to our economy.”

North Dakota

Governor Doug Burgum never issued a shelter in place order. In late March he ordered the closure of many non-essential businesses, including performance venues, theaters, gyms, salons, massage parlors, tattoo shops, and in-establishment service for restaurants and bars.

Beginning May 1, most of the closed establishments will be permitted to reopen, so long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines and outfit employees in protective equipment. Restaurants and bars must operate at half-capacity, space tables 6 feet from one another, and close dance floors and blackjack tables.

Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine ordered all Ohio residents to shelter in place beginning March 24. A month later, he authorized some Ohioans to return to work. Beginning April 27, offices, distribution centers, manufacturers and construction companies were permitted to reopen. Consumer and service businesses as well as retail stores can open starting May 12. Large gatherings continue to be barred, and restaurants and bars remain take-out only.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma did not issue a formal shelter in place order. Governor Kevin Stitt imposed restrictions on some businesses, most of which are being lifted. Beginning April 24, salons, barbers, and pet groomers were permitted to reopen. Restaurants with in-establishment dining, theaters, houses of worship, gyms, and sporting venues are slated to reopen beginning May 1.

Oregon

Governor Kate Brown issued a shelter in place order for all residents March 23. Brown recently updated the order to allow non-urgent medical and dental procedures to resume beginning May 1. No further guidance has been issued on business reopenings as of yet.

Pennsylvania

Governor Tom Wolf ordered all Pennsylvania residents to stay at home beginning April 1. Wolf recently unveiled a multi-stage plan to reopen the state, and will announce on May 1which counties in Pennsylvania will begin the phased opening plan on May 8.

Rhode Island

Governor Gina Raimondo ordered residents to stay at home March 28. She recently unveiled a multi-stage plan to reopen the state, beginning May 9. Offices will be allowed a limited number of employees on site, retail locations will be permitted to open with restrictions, as will childcare facilities.

“I am not going to come here on May 9 and say, ‘Everybody go back to work, everything’s back to normal,’” Raimondo said at a press conference. “That is not going to happen. It’s going to be slow, pinpointed, gradual.”

South Carolina

Governor Henry McMaster ordered all South Carolina residents to shelter in place beginning April 7. He recently extended the order until May 12.

South Dakota

Governor Kristi Noem has left it to individuals to choose whether to “exercise their right to work, to worship and to play, or to even stay at home.” As of late April, South Dakota residents were free to dine in restaurants, visit Mount Rushmore, and gather in large groups. Some cities and counties restricted the number of customers a business can serve at once.

Smithfield Foods’ Sioux Falls processing plant announced it was closing “indefinitely” after it became one of the nation’s largest coronavirus hotspots, with more than 800 workers falling ill.

Tennessee

Governor Bill Lee ordered all non-essential Tennessee residents to stay at home beginning April 1. Beginning April 27, restaurants across the state were permitted to reopen at half capacity, with retail stores permitted to do the same starting April 29. Personal care services, such as barbers and salons can reopen May 6.

The order does not apply to many of Tennessee’s largest counties, including covering Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Those areas will reopen on their own timelines, set by local health departments.

Texas

Governor Greg Abbott on March 31 issued state guidelines, effective April 2, which he described as “not a stay at home strategy.” The following day, he reversed course, saying in a video that he had ordered “all Texans to stay at home, except to provide essential services or do essential things.”

The order is set to expire April 30, after which Abbott says many businesses, such as retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters, and malls, will be permitted to reopen, so long as they maintain limited capacities and adhere to state guidelines. Abbott says that a second wave of openings could come as early as May 18 and would affect salons, barbers, bars, and gyms.

Utah

Although officials in Summit, Salt Lake, and Davis counties ordered residents to shelter in place and closed all non-essential businesses, no such order was issued statewide. Governor Gary Herbert suspended in-establishment dining, closed schools, prohibited mass gatherings, and urged residents to stay home, however most non-essential businesses were not ordered to close. Herbert will relax those guidelines beginning May 1

Vermont

Governor Phil Scott ordered all Vermont residents to stay home beginning March 25. The restrictions will be somewhat loosened starting May 1, when construction, manufacturing, and distribution services may resume. Outdoor businesses, interior construction of uninhabited structures, and maintenance work may also resume, so long as no more than five workers are present at one location. Farmers’ markets and other outdoor retail spaces can allow in-person shopping with a 10 person capacity.

Virginia

Governor Ralph Northam ordered all Virginians to shelter in place beginning March 30. He has since said he would be “open” to reopening businesses in the state, but has yet to implement a specific plan.

Washington

Governor Jay Inslee ordered all residents of Washington state, site of some of the earliest coronavirus outbreaks in the US, to shelter in place effective March 23. On April 29 Inslee extended the shelter in place order.

West Virginia

Governor Jim Justice ordered all West Virginia residents to shelter in place beginning March 24. The state was the last in the country to report its first coronavirus case. State officials recently announced a multi-stage reopening plan. Beginning April 30, hospitals may resume elective procedures and other outpatient healthcare facilities, such as dentists’ offices, mental health practices, and physical therapy centers, may resume operations. Beginning May 4, all small businesses with fewer than 10 employees may reopen, as can hair salons, nail salons, pet groomers and other professional services, with restrictions. Restaurants will be permitted to offer outdoor dining.

Wisconsin

On March 23, Governor Tony Evers ordered all Wisconsin residents to shelter in place. The order is still in effect, but beginning April 29, nonessential businesses were permitted to do curbside drop-off and pickup of goods and animals, allowing businesses like repair shops, dog groomers, upholstery businesses, among others, to reopen.

Wyoming

Though Governor Mark Gordon did not issue a shelter in place order, he did ask residents to stay at home and closed bars, restaurants, public places, coffee shops, and some personal-service businesses. Effective May 1, gyms, barbershops, hair salons, and other personal services businesses may reopen as long as they follow state guidelines.

4.27 UPDATE

Contractor partner update. As of today 4/27, we have a slew of updates around state plans for “re-opening” local economies. State updates include:

Alabama: Reopen Alabama Responsibility, PHASE ONE, from the Small Business Emergency Task Force: Read More>>

Arkansas: Executive order to establish the Governor’s economic recovery task force: Read More>>

Colorado: Gov. Polis provides an update to Coloradans on State response to COVID-19, including a timeline for migration from “Stay at Home” to “Safer at Home” order: Read More>>

Connecticut: Connecticut reopening likely later than May 20th, with possible re-opening starting in June: Read More>>

Florida: Gov. DeSantis promises details on reopening “pretty soon”, SunSentinel reports: Read More>>

Idaho: Gov. Brad Little outlines Idaho Rebounds: Our Path to Prosperity, Guidelines for Opening Up Idaho: Read More>>

Kentucky: Gov. Beshear creates “Healthy at Work” initiative, a phased approach to reopening Kentucky’s economy: Read More>>

Maine: Gov. Mills outline vision for the gradual, safe reopening of Maine’s economy: Read More>>

Minnesota: Gov. Tim Walz signs Emergency Executive Order 20-40, Allowing Workers in Certain Non-Critical Sectors to Return to Safe Workplaces: Read More>>

Missouri: Gov. Parson announces initial COVID-19 recovery plan: Read More>>

Montana: Gov. Bullock announces plan to begin phased reopening of Montana: Read More>>

Nevada: Gov. Sisolak provides criteria and framework for a state-specific reopening plan: Read More>>

New York: Gov. Cuomo talks about the Road to Reopening New York in an interview with Nicole Wallace: Read More>>

North Carolina: Gov. Cooper shares path forward for North Carolina: Read More>>

Ohio: Gov. DeWine discusses the state’s plan for reopening businesses, a regional coalition formed: Read More>>

Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown’s Executive Order 20-12, Stay at Home Order, is still in effect, but state launched a questionnaire to determine what businesses are safe to open: “Am I an Essential Business” (about halfway down the page, you’ll find take the quiz link): Read More>>

Pennsylvania: State details process to reopen Pennsylvania: Read More>>

Rhode Island: Gov. Raimondo lists 6 “key indicators” for reopening economy: Read More>>

South Carolina: Gov. Henry McMaster creates accelerators, a coordinated economic revitalization plan: Read More>>

Tennessee: Gov. Lee issues guidelines for businesses to reopen early next week in 89 counties, including retail stores: Read More>>

Texas: Gov Abbott signs Executive Order No. GA-17 relating to the establishment of the Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas: Read More>>

Utah: Gov. Herbert launches Utah Leads Together, a plan that outlines the path to recovery and identifies tools to gauge success in reopening Utah’s economy: Read More>>

Vermont: New order from Gov. Scott continues phased re-opening of Vermont Economy: Read More>>

Virginia: State outlines Forward Virginia Blueprint: Read More>>

West Virginia: Gov. Justice discusses potential strategies to safely begin reopening various aspects of the state and its economy: Read More>>

4.17 UPDATE

Latest updates for our contractor partners in CO & WI:

Colorado: Colorado Publishes Small Online Resource Center to Aid Small Businesses Hit by COVID-19: Read more: https://choosecolorado.com/covid19/

Wisconsin: Gov. Evers Extends Stay at Home Order to May 26^th. Read more: https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/COVID19/EMO28-SaferAtHome.pdf

4.16 UPDATE

Newsflash for our contractor partners in CA, CT, NJ and WI. Government movements in response to C19:

1. California Gov. Newsom Announces New Initiatives to Support California Workers Impacted by COVID-19. Read More >>

2. Connecticut Dept. Revenue Services extend filing and payment deadlines for certain state income and estate tax returns, to align with federal changes: Read More >>

3. New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill (SB 2338) extending the payment of income taxes and allowing for the waiver of certain fees and interest payments. Read More >>

4. Wisconsin Gov. Evers signs omnibus COVID-19 response bill (AB1038), which lifts the cap on certain corporate charitable deductions, authorizes the waiving of penalties for certain transportation taxes, and conforms the state to the federal paycheck protection program. Read More >>

#COVID-19 #SupportSmallBusiness #InThisTogether

4.15 UPDATE

California:

The Governor said there is not a precise timeline for modifying the stay-at-home order, but that these six indicators will serve as the framework for making that decision. He also noted that things will look different as California makes modifications. For example, restaurants will have fewer tables and classrooms will be reconfigured.

For more information on California’s response, visit covid19.ca.gov.

3.31 UPDATE

Alabama:

On March 27, Gov. Ivey issued an order that closes a variety of businesses (entertainment venues, athletic clubs, close-contact service providers and some retail stores), along with beaches in the state. In Section 5(a)(1), the order makes clear it is “not intended to prevent any employers from making continued necessary staffing decisions.” The order encourages flexible work schedules and social distancing. Finally, the order pre-empts any local or municipal orders on this topic.

Alaska:

On March 27, Governor Dunleavy issued health mandates 011 and 012. Order 011 encourages social distancing and orders the closing of nonessential businesses. Included with the order is the Alaska Essential Services and Critical Infrastructure Order. Section IV of this order incorporates federal CISA guidance. Order 012 places restriction on travel, banning in-state air travel except for as it relates to the providing of essential services or working in critical infrastructure.

On March 25, Anchorage Mayor Berkowitz issued a “hunker down” emergency order to close non-critical businesses and direct residents to stay home as much as possible, with an “essential” business designation for manufacturing in Section 5(a).

Arizona:

March 30, Governor Ducey issued executive order 2020-18 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” going into effect March 31 at 5:00 pm and expiring on April 30. The order in Section 11(c) defines essential businesses exempt from the stay in place order as being those previously defined in the executive order described below that prohibited local governments from closing essential businesses.

Arkansas:

A March 25 executive order by Gov. Hutchinson restricts mass gathering to no more than 10 people, with a specific exception in Section 1(c) for “businesses, manufacturers, and construction companies.”

Colorado:

A March 25 executive order by Gov. Polis orders Coloradans to stay in place with exceptions for essential businesses. Companies that remain operations are required to maintain minimum basic operations and enact social distancing policies. Per section IV, which encourages local authorities to take action to ensure “maximum compliance” with the order, the statewide stay in place order would not necessarily seem to supersede local ordinances, such as the one recently imposed by the city of Denver.

Connecticut:

On March 20, Gov. Ned Lamont signed a “stay in place” order, adopting the Department of Homeland Security’s CISA guidance as its list of “essential” programs and explicitly including “manufacturing, including food processing, pharmaceuticals, and industries supporting the essential services required to meet national security commitments to the federal government and U.S. Military.

Delaware:

Gov. John Carney issued a “stay in place” order on March 22 with broad exemptions for “essential” businesses. The order does not touch on the federal CISA guidance except to order the state’s Division of Small Business to consider that guidance when making any clarifications to the order.

Florida:

On March 30, Gov. DeSantis signed a stay at home order covering Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties in South Florida. The orderadopts the essential business guidelines adopted by Miami-Dade County in its first stay in place order (07-20), and subsequent amendments to that order restricting additional businesses or institutions.

Hawaii:

On March 23, Gov. Ige issued a stay at home order shuttering businesses in the state except for those determined to be “essential” under the federal CISA guidance. Businesses that remain in operation must practice social distancing, maintain separate operating hours for high-risk populations and make “readily available” hand sanitizers and sanitizing products.

Idaho:

On March 25, Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued a stay in place order for the state of Idaho, with exemptions for “essential” businesses as defined by the federal CISA guidance.

Iowa:

March 17 order by Gov. Reynolds prohibits mass gatherings of more than 10 people, but limits to “social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events.” As of March 24, Gov. Reynolds had indicated no stay in place order is imminent,

Kansas:

On March 28, Gov. Kelly issued a stay at home order that closes companies except for those defined as essential under the Kansas Essential Functions Framework (KEFF). Kansas defines a variety of “essential” businesses in a way that is meant to model the federal CISA guidance, though it does not necessarily adopt the CISA framework.

Kentucky:

On March 31, Gov. Beshear issued an Executive Order instructing Kentuckians not to leave the state and for any visitor to the state to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival, with several exceptions including “when required by employment” in Section 1(a). On March 25, Gov. Beshear issued an Executive Order that adopts the federal CISA guidance to designate “Life Sustaining Businesses” and builds upon that to include broad exemptions

Maine:

On March 24, Governor Mills ordered all nonessential to businesses close operations. The order adopts by reference CISA guidance on essential businesses, and adds additional exemptions in Section B(2) for “industrial manufacturing” and “construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure, among other industrial segments.

Maryland:

Gov. Larry Hogan on March 30 updated his stay in place order in a way that continues to adopt the federal CISA guidance for “essential” businesses exempted from the order (Section III-a). Additional guidance from the governor’s Office of Legal Counsel clarifies that barring curbside pickup for nonessential businesses is a major impact of this order.

Michigan:

A March 23 order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer imposes a “stay in place” restriction beginning March 24 and extending until April 13. The order incorporates by reference the federal CISA guidance. Companies are also required to “determine which of their workers are critical infrastructure workers and inform such workers of that designation … in writing, whether by electronic message, public website, or other appropriate means.” Business that continue to operate are required to practice social distancing and to practice basic minimum operations on premises.

3.25 UPDATE

Illinois

Governor Pritzker issues Executive Order to enact “stay at home or place of residence” in response to COVID-19, Executive Order No. 8. The order states that all businesses and operations in the State, except Essential Businesses and Operations as defined below, are required to cease all activities within the State except Minimum Basic Operations. For the purposes of this Executive Order, Essential Businesses and Operations means Healthcare and Public Health Operations, Human Services Operations, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential Infrastructure, and the following: Critical trades. Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to plumbers, electricians…

New York

Governor Cuomo Issues Guidance on Essential Services Under the March 20th “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order. This order includes a new directive that all nonessential businesses statewide must close in-office personnel functions. A full list of what “Essential Business,” means concerning Executive Order 202.6, is provided and includes: “Construction, Including: skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers.

Louisiana

Governor Edwards issues Proclamation JBE 2020-33 “Additional Measures for COVID-10 Stay At Home.” According to the proclamation, nonessential businesses shall be closed to the public and members. Companies working in the trades, such as electricians, are not listed as being required to close operations per Section 5 of the proclamation. Find more information here.

Indiana

Governor Holcomb issues executive order in response to COVID-19 requiring individual to “stay at home or place of residence,” and businesses to close from March 24, 2020 – April 6, 2020, unless otherwise classified as Essential Business and Operations. Essential Businesses and Operations means Healthcare and Public Health Operations, Human Services Operations, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential Infrastructure, and the following:Critical trades. Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to plumbers, electricians…

Nevada

Governor Steve Sisolak signs new emergency directive to order non-essential businesses to close. “Previously, I asked non-essential businesses to close their doors to the public. I am no longer asking them to do that,” said Gov. Sisolak. “I am directing all non-essential businesses to close. I repeat. If you are NOT an essential business, I am using my power as Governor under an emergency declaration to order you to close. Exceptions included those businesses that provide essential infrastructure operations, including construction, energy (including solar), and electrical.

Oregon

Governor Kate Brown issues Executive Order NO. 20-12 issuing Stay At Home, Closing Specified Retail Businesses. “Pursuant to ORS 433.441(3)(a),(b),(d), and (f), ORS 401.168(1), and ORS 401.188(1) to (3), and effective 12-01, March 24, 2020, I prohibit the operation of the following businesses, for which close personal contact is difficult or impossible to avoid (learn more here). Electrical or construction-related business are not listed under required businesses to close.

Minnesota:

On March 25, Gov. Walz signed an executive order imposing a stay at home status until April 10 with exemptions for essential businesses as defined by the federal CISA guidelines.

Mississippi:

On March 24, Gov. Reeves issued an executive order prohibiting mass gatherings of more than 10 people, with exemptions made for “essential” businesses as defined by the federal CISA guidance.

Missouri:

The governor has urged cancellation of public events with more than 50 people, but no formal restrictions. The NAM has been working to urge Gov. Parson to adopt CISA guidance and protect essential manufacturing operations in the case of any further restriction. St. Louis County has issued a shelter in place order from March 23 through April 22 but with specific exemptions for manufacturers, their distributors and supply chain. The county has posted additional FAQ responses here.

Montana:

On March 26, Gov. Bullock issued a stay at home order that is effective Mar. 28 to Apr. 10 which closes all nonessential businesses. The order references CISA guidance for the definition of essential businesses which may continue to operate while this order is in effect. On March 30, Bullock issued additional travel restrictions requiring anybody who comes to Montana from out of state for non-work travel to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.

Nebraska:

Recommended limits on mass public gatherings to no more than 50 people, but no other formal restrictions.

New Hampshire:

On March 26, Gov. Sununu issued a stay-at-home order, accompanied by list of industry sectors deemed to perform essential services and continue operating while this order is in effect. The order does not explicitly incorporate CISA guidance.

New Jersey:

New Jersey issued two executive orders on Saturday establishing a “shelter in place” rule beginning on Saturday evening, but with broad exemptions for manufacturers. E.O. 108 supersedes any state or municipal determination, indicating the statewide ordinance governs all of New Jersey. E.O. 107 provides detail for the shelter in place ruling.

New Mexico:

On March 25, Governor Lujan-Grisham issued a stay in place order that closes all non-essential businesses, with an exemption for manufacturers and other “essential” businesses.

North Carolina:

On March 27, Gov. Cooper signed a stay at home executive order that closes businesses effective 30 days beginning Monday, March 30. Section 2(C)(2) incorporates the federal CISA guidelines by reference, and requires businesses that remain operational to function at minimum basic operations and practice social distancing.

North Dakota

On March 27, Gov. Burgum issued an executive order shutting down bars, restaurants and other public retail businesses. The ND Department of Public health issued on March 30 travel restrictions requiring those traveling from a list of out-of-state destinations on this page to self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival. The order exempts critical infrastructure workers as defined by the federal CISA guidance.

Oklahoma:

On March 29, Gov. Stitt issued amendments to an executive order requiring visitors to the state from Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Washington, California or Louisiana to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state of Oklahoma, with exemptions only for “persons employed by the airlines and those performing military, emergency or health response.” On March 24, Gov. Stitt issued a limited stay in place order for immune-compromised or vulnerable communities in 19 Oklahoma counties, and which closes non-essential businesses in those 19 counties with exemptions for essential business operations under the federal CISA guidelines.

Rhode Island:

On March 28, Gov. Raimondo issued a stay in place order that orders closed only non-essential retail businesses.in the state. Gov. Raimondo has also ordered all out-of-state visitors – not just those from New York – who travel to the state for a non-work reason to self-quarantine for 14 days.

South Carolina

On March 27, Gov. McMaster issued an order requiring a mandatory 14-day quarantine for individuals who have traveled to the state from high-risk areas, specifically the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as the City of New Orleans, Louisiana. The order only specifies exemptions for “individuals employed by airlines and individuals performing or assisting with military, healthcare, or emergency response operations.” Section 4 of Governor’s prohibition of gatherings of 100 or more people specifically exempts private businesses and employers from this prohibition.

South Dakota:

On March 25, Gov. Noem signed an executive order encouraging businesses to modify practices or scale down operations, but with no apparent force of law. A section reading “Limitations” asks South Dakotans to read the order in conjunction with the federal CISA guidance.

Texas:

On March 31, Gov. Abbott signed an executive order requiring Texans to minimize in-person contact with other people who are not part of the same household, and which adopts an “essential” business designation that consists of everything contained within the revised version of the federal CISA guidance. The order requires the Texas Division of Emergency Management to maintain a list of essential businesses (found here).

Utah:

On March 28, Gov. Herbert issued recommendations that Utahns stay at home, but the order specifies that it is not a “stay in place” order.

Vermont:

On March 30, Gov. Scott issued an order requiring “any person, resident or non-resident, travelling into Vermont for anything other than an essential purpose” to immediately selfquarantine for 14 days or the balance of 14 days dating from the day of arrival. This order, in Section 2, defines as essential purposes those activities outlined in the March 24 order which exempts manufacturers. On March 24, Governor Scott issued a stay in place order closing all non-essential business.

Virgina:

On March 30, Gov. Northam issued a stay in place order that, in Section 2(b), says that its terms do not apply “to the operation of businesses not required to close to the public under Executive Order 53.” Executive Order 53, issued by Northam on March 23, imposed mass gathering restrictions that appear to apply only to retail business establishments. Other businesses “offering professional services” are allowed to remain open, though they are encouraged to adopt social distancing and telework standards wherever possible.

Washington:

On March 23, Gov. Inslee issued a “stay at home” executive order shuttering all non-essential businesses in Washington State until April 6. The order, in Section 1(b), incorporates by reference the federal CISA guidance.

West Virgina:

On March 30th Gov. Justice issued an executive order that directs people who have traveled to West Virginia from hot spots such as New York, Connecticut, Louisiana, Italy or China to quarantine for 14 days if they travel to the state. anyone traveling into West Virginia from a highrisk area to quarantine for 14 days. That order, issued by Gov. Jim Justice on March 23, imposed a stay-at-home order that goes into effective March 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM. The order temporarily shuts down all non-essential business, exempting “essential” businesses as defined by the federal CISA guidance.

Wisconsin:

On March 24, Gov. Evers issued a stay in place order that closes all nonessential businesses in Wisconsin. If a company is not listed as an essential business or operation, the order directs them to refer to this resource with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for clarification. Businesses that continue operations are required to practice minimum basic operations and social distancing and telework where possible.

Wyoming:

Governor Gordon extended public health orders #1, 2, and 3, to expire on April 17, 2020. Order #1 relates to the closing of bars, restaurants, theaters, gymnasiums, childcare centers, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools statewide. Order #2 prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people. Order #3 directs the closure of nail salons, hair salons, barbershops, massage parlors, tattoo, body art and piercing shops, and cosmetology, electrology, and esthetic services.

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Indiana

Governor Holcomb issues executive order in response to COVID-19 requiring individual to “stay at home or place of residence,” and businesses to close from March 24, 2020 – April 6, 2020, unless otherwise classified as Essential Business and Operations. Essential Businesses and Operations means Healthcare and Public Health Operations, Human Services Operations, Essential Governmental Functions, and Essential Infrastructure, and the following: Critical trades. Building and Construction Tradesmen and Tradeswomen, and other trades including but not limited to plumbers, electricians…

Nevada

Governor Steve Sisolak signs new emergency directive to order non-essential businesses to close. ““Previously, I asked non-essential businesses to close their doors to the public. I am no longer asking them to do that,” said Gov. Sisolak. “I am directing all non-essential businesses to close. I repeat. If you are NOT an essential business, I am using my power as Governor under an emergency declaration to order you to close. Exceptions included those businesses that provide essential infrastructure operations, including construction, energy (including solar), and electrical.

Oregon