1 0 obj RICHMOND Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed nine Executive Orders and two Executive Directives at the Virginia State Capitol, acting on several of his Day One promises to Virginians.The actions include an executive order ending the use of inherently divisive concepts - including Critical Race Theory - in public education, an executive order affirming the rights of parents to make . ds#zia3w[c-9I0;6 [ :'.f}7EX" M#BG{GXtksn[:0?;K0T|.P>17bG! In Maryland, the end of the public health emergency order on July 1 will immediately sunset a number of provisions, including the statewide mask order for schools and child care facilities, requirements for travelers to test and quarantine, and early release for people incarcerated in state prisons. <>stream Some of the emergency laws issued during the pandemic will last a while longer. endobj EO-24 - Banning the Use of Certain Applications and Websites on State Government Technology ~ December 16, 2022. Maryland and Virginia will end their coronavirus public health emergency orders beginning July 1, after more than 15 months and dozens of renewals of and edits to the orders. What does the end of emergency orders change? General Industry 1910.132, Personal Protective Equipment in General Industry (including Workplace Assessment) . Executive Orders | State Government Relations, U.Va. Reed Smith represents many of the worlds leading companies in complex litigation and other high-stakes disputes, cross-border and other strategic transactions, and crucial regulatory matters. Governor Glenn Youngkin | Governor.Virginia.gov <>>> So what does ending public health emergency orders actually mean for locals? Governor Northam's Executive Order 79 | VASPS - Virginia Society of "We're transitioning from a state of emergency to a state of ongoing operation.". View news coverage of the announcement: Richmond Times-Dispatch ; The Virginian-Pilot ; Virginia Business ; Wavy News 10; Slight capacity increases had previously been announced in the seventh amended Executive Order 72 and are still slated to take effect on May 15. The Order becomes effective December 14, 2020 and is set to expire on January 31, 2021 (This new Order replaces earlier Executive Order 63/Public Health Order 5 and Executive Order 67/Public Health Order 7, both which will now expire December 13). <> For instance, Virginia changed its stance on masks from everyone "must" wear a mask (executive orders up to and including the sixth amended Executive Order 72) to individuals "should" wear a mask "in accordance with CDC guidance." (Executive Order 72, seventh amended, in force through May 27 and Executive Order 79 taking effect May 28, 2021). And while experts remain concerned about new variants and some communities that remain unvaccinated, the region's officials are moving ahead with lifting most restrictions. endobj hb```f``c`a`P\ @1V p=_0~n`hHhpb Governor Northam's Executive Order 79 Monday, May 17, 2021 NEW DATES FOR LIFTING OF RESTRICTIONS In accordance with new CDC guidelines, Governor Northam announced on May 14, 2021 that Virginia will move forward with the lifting of COVID-19 mitigation measures on May 28, 2021. . By a new Executive Order 79 ("EO79) dated May 14, 2021, Governor Northam announced a number of major changes to Virginia's COVID policy, including an elimination of almost all COVID-19 related restrictions, effective at midnight on May 28, 2021. The Order also imposes a 10-person limit on public and private in-person gatherings (excluding persons living in same residence), but the Order explicitly carves out from the definition of a gathering both employment and presence in retail businesses. Virginia issues new Executive Order regarding masks and facility of Va.) Opinions of . As of midnight Thursday night, Virginia Gov. In an important caveat to ending mask mandates, the state will continue to support jurisdictions, businesses and workplaces that choose to require masks, Hogan said in a press conference announcing the changes. Executive Order 41 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This file is attached to Executive Order 41 Information. The order also allows local health departments to collaborate with federal health facilities to administer vaccines and expands telehealth access. On December 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver issued Executive Order 72 and Order of Public Health Emergency 9, a new 19-page Order imposing modified stay at home requirements, tightened business restrictions, and enhanced face covering requirements. 5 0 obj Mask Mandate Lifts to Align with CDC Guidance - Virginia Retail Federation Louisa Rich, a housing attorney with the Legal Aid Justice Center, said she's concerned these changes could lead to many Virginians being displaced. VEOC Activation Status: Green, Steady State, Policy, Projects, and Intergovernmental Affiars, Virginia Emergency Support Team & Emergency Operations Center, Templates/Published Plans, GIS, Private Sector Resources. Resources Rendering by STUDIOS Architecture/Courtesy of The Washington Area Community Investment Fund Emergency orders in Virginia and Maryland gave state governments broad powers to address the health crisis, including the ability to issue mask mandates, impose capacity limits, require quarantines or COVID-19 testing for travelers, offer incarcerated people early release from state correctional facilities, put in place protections to help prevent evictions, extend expiration dates on driver's licenses, and more. . April 19, 2023 Backed by a new donation from JP Morgan Chase & Co., the Anacostia Arts Center is ramping up a major transformation. ED-10 1-4 Exemptions Certain persons are exempt from the Order: (a) health care or medial A D.C. Councilmember hopes to pass emergency legislation Tuesday that provides relief to restaurants who are facing increased delivery fees. The region is also reaping the benefits of high vaccination rates, with record-low reports of new coronavirus infections: Maryland has a 0.56% 7-day positivity rate, and Virginia has a 1.6% 7-day positivity rate. It is set to expire when the public health emergency ends on June 30. Proclamations and Executive Orders An Executive Order is a law executed by the the Governor of Virginia. endobj But beginning July 1, Virginia landlords will no longer be required to apply for rent relief on behalf of tenants, and they no longer need to wait 45 days after applying for that relief to begin eviction proceedings. April 17, 2023 Forty to 100 people age out of foster care each year in DC. The Centers for Disease Control is still requiring masks be worn on planes, trains, buses and all public transportation across the country. <>stream Download File. %PDF-1.6 Beyond tightening restrictions, the Order also outlines a wide-range of enhanced enforcement mechanisms and penalties. ", Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay (D) said in an email to DCist that the end of the public health emergency "does not hinder or change our vaccination efforts.". 4 0 obj endstream endobj 35 0 obj <>stream Therefore, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article V of the Constitution of Virginia, by 44-146.17 of the Code of Virginia, by any other applicable law, and in furtherance of Amended Executive Order 51 (2020), and by virtue of the authority vested in the State Health Commissioner pursuant to 32.1-13, 32.1-20, and 35.1-10 of the Code of Virginia, the following is ordered: .hFRtJ:4|_g64#C.RmWZFa,SsZV;u/*p%a>T+- ' Km-[c7L;$5(kWH|7GG8jfV]hw?uyaijnuXW?( ~CoC+9 #PuH':k.n ` Contact VDEM for EO41 related questions at EO41contacts@vdem.virginia.gov, Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities of State Agencies and Public Institutions of Higher Education, Executive Order 41 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Occupant Emergency Action Plan Bland (.docx), Continuity Plan Template for Executive Branch Agencies and Institutions Of Higher Education (.docx), Copyright 2023 Virginia Department of Emergency Management. The State of Emergency will remain in place until June 30, 2021, in order to allow flexibility for use of face coverings in public. Amanda Michelle Gomez /WAMU/DCist So she opened a restaurant. {k|(T+-f4,MGQm[n A new Maryland law also expands telehealth services by requiring insurance providers to reimburse telehealth expenses and by requiring a report on the impact of providing telehealth services by December 2022. Governor Northam Announces Lift COVID-19 Mitigation Measure kxRn5h |GHr?JM_`. Executive Directives. Virginia Legislation and Regulation - Virginia Automobile Dealers %PDF-1.3 Some emergency order items include a grace period, ending 45 days after the lifting of the public health emergency. Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose. endobj In Virginia, some tenant protections will remain in place. Also, the Order provides a variety of exceptions to the face-covering requirement, including while eating or drinking, exercising or using exercise equipment, and for persons with health conditions or disabilities that prohibit wearing a face covering. Executive Branch - Virginia Resources - Guides at Georgetown Law Library EO-23 Executive Review of COVID-19 Penalties ~ December 6, 2022. The Order also waives Va. Code 18.2-422 until March 12, 2021, which imposes criminal penalties for wearing a mask in public. 3\w[lU C{mtk(^ RIIDe`JR(8e\*+u n$z5#|K *RIYHiRF?4)nw= /J(pT2+PPW!f#NNuXIM_DQ)724aK PDF VA Summary of Executive Orders 53, 55 and 56 <> Virginia employers should review these updated requirements immediately to determine whether their operations are impacted. %PDF-1.5 Yarmosky, Northam's spokesperson, said in an email that renter protections for previous non-payment of rent due to COVID-19 will stay in place for 30 days after the emergency order ends; all Virginians will have a 14-day grace each month in paying their rent through July 1, 2022; and through the end of August, courts will be required to grant a 90-day continuance of eviction proceedings if tenants show their failure to pay rent was caused by the pandemic. Governor Northam also announced that Virginia will ease all distancing and capacity restrictions on Friday, May 28, two weeks earlier than planned. stream Virginia Register: Executive Orders (1984 - 2000; 2005 - ) (See this guide for Virginia Register sources.) expire when Executive 51 (state of emergency order) expires. With the end of eviction moratoriums on the horizon, some advocates are worried the region will see a wave of evictions. |ZsPz5H{kQD0 !*Gv/)|B? xZ[s8~wT Lu;ymllsN 8s~c>\}|k]=|lQGG6mBJc,bx#GWm-ljn3}a~d 4VLinK}G6Q\2 |$?M2i&GwCH9l)m{(_`K[^K\'cyKi36q-/`]GGP rmg#r* e FM.%3^ tm rf9W W8+Z)[V ;T6l\OmsWM7e-5 +{! Executive orders in effect issued by former Governors are available through theLibrary of Virginia website. Elvera Patrick with husband Joseph Patrick in the home. Extends the validity of every driver, vehicle, special identification, and driver credential set to expire on or before July 31, 2020, for up to 90 days not to exceed August 31, 2020. The resources library below contains the following documents: OEAP Blank Agency Template, State Agency Continuity Plan Template, Full text of EO 41, and FAQs for executive branch agencies and public institutions of higher education. In accordance with new CDC guidelines, Governor Northam announced on May 14, 2021 that Virginia will move forward with the lifting of COVID-19 mitigation measures on May 28, 2021. Governor Northam has expressed the intent to ensure that individuals can voluntarily wear a mask in public, after the State of Emergency has been lifted. :v#E1-.x IeR6Lb1eJr9Eq^4@Q@cUM7)*B\.7sbJ6tIHbJl }&-%l2XDyn,:YQ4T'H)[.u'nvp.*sU=9#EiG1r8)dTPNZ%=F5p{S]zib#7H|@4 The Order contains an explicit requirement that employees wear a face covering while working at their place of employment. Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginias universal indoor mask mandate to align withnew guidancefrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 2020-2021 State Executive Orders - COVID-19 Resources for State Leaders During this time of transition, VRF would like to encourage all businesses to pro-actively communicate with both employees and the public via social media, signage, and other forms of communication regarding what their specific policy is on masks and whether they are required to enter their business. The face covering requirements do not apply to individuals under the age of 5. On May 28, 2021, the governor lifted social distancing and capacity restrictions through Executive Order 79. Those who have not been vaccinated, or have not received both doses, are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in public settings. Executive Order 2020-223 - Extending Executive Orders D 2020 015, D 2020 042, D 2020 075, D 2020 111, D 2020 141, D 2020 167, and D 2020 195 Authorizing the Executive Directors of Certain State Agencies to Promulgate and Issue Emergency Rules Extending the Expiration Date of Licenses and Other Documents Due to the Presence of COVID-19 Executive Order 2020-224 - Extending Executive . Northam announced an August special session of the Virginia General Assembly to debate how to spend $4.3 billion in federal funds. COVID-19 State Emergency Response: Temporarily Suspended and Waived PDF Number Seventy-nine (2021) and Order of Public Health Emergency Ten % The updates to Virginias mask policy are reflected in amendments to Executive Order Seventy-Two and will become effective at midnight tonight along withpreviously announced changesto mitigation measures.The CDC guidelines state that fully vaccinated individuals do not have to wear masks in most indoor settings, except on public transit, in health care facilities, and in congregate settings. Both jurisdictions are seeing success in getting residents vaccinated, surpassing the Biden administration goal to have over 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated before the Fourth of July. Section 44-146.23 of the Code of Virginia provides certain liability protection to On December 10, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and State Health Commissioner Norman Oliver issued Executive Order 72 and Order of Public Health Emergency 9, a new 19-page Order imposing modified stay at home requirements, tightened business restrictions, and enhanced face covering requirements. "We are going to continue to submit requests to FEMA and pursue reimbursements for as long as possible.". If you have any questions about the Governor's executive order, please contact Laura Givens at givens@vadental.org. The ending of this order could limit jurisdictions abilities to administer vaccines. If you have any questions on these requirements or other questions with respect to your workforce related to COVID-19,please contact Betty S. W. Graumlich at bgraumlich@reedsmith.com, Mark Passero at mpassero@reedsmith.com, or Noah Oberlander at noberlander@reedsmith.com. But there's an exception during the public health emergency. ED-10 1-4 Exemptions Certain persons are exempt from the Order: (a) health care or medial For both essential and non-essential businesses, the Order continues to incorporate the Phase 3 Guidelines for Business as a best practice and also authorizes the Virginia Department of Health, Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, State Health Commissioner, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and DOLI to enforce the business requirements with a patchwork of criminal and civil authorities. "Thanks in large part to the hard work, sacrifices and the vigilance of the people of Maryland, we have finally reached the light at the end of that long tunnel," Governor Larry Hogan (R) said at a recent press conference announcing the decision. PDF Number Sixteen (2022) Providing Flexibility to Hospitals, Health *;`JuOvYSWS./]D`|y}%1.Cs5 \2\9nfqhvWeFkgEgJ!/Lyx{9vGKME;K8'!mt>b --p]l;[rT4pt +o}s61q[S^eenrR;80.M3=EFpNl,"TM2Pzy+QoAhO? "Really what it means for the [vaccination] effort is that a lot of the federal money that we've been using to do our mass vaccination centers and our mobile vendors will go away, but there are hundreds of millions of dollars that will continue to support COVID recovery," Avula said. The end of the public health emergency in Virginia may also end an executive order that allows more flexibility on who can administer the vaccine and practice medicine in Virginia. <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 17 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> "All the infrastructure we've built up with pharmacies, with local health departments, hospitals and others will absolutely serve not only for boosters but also for our flu vaccine program we've planned for the fall," added Maryland Secretary of Health Jinlene Chan. Earlier this month, the Legal Aid Justice Center and Virginia Poverty Law Center sent a letter to Governor Ralph Northam urging him to extend the rent relief and eviction protections. Maryland reported zero deaths from coronavirus on two recent June days.