Compilation* of COVID-19 Legislation & Government Updates April 10, 2020
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Compilation* of COVID-19 Legislation & Government Updates
April 10, 2020
Americas ________________________________________________________________________________ 2
United States (Federal) ____________________________________________________________________________ 2
United States (State Specific) _______________________________________________________________________ 2
EMEA ___________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Italy ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
UK ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
Asia ____________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Singapore_______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Sri Lanka _______________________________________________________________________________________ 4
APPENDIX 1 – U.S. State Pending Legislation Compilation ________________________________________ 5
APPENDIX 2 – Global Coronavirus Response Tracker, Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS) ________ 24
APPENDIX 3: Global Data Privacy & Security Guidance on Handling Personal Data During a Pandemic
Tracker by PRACTICAL LAW ________________________________________________________________ 31
*This document includes a compilation of legislation and governmental updates as they relate to COVID-19. It is not
intended to offer advice or guidance.
1AMERICAS
UNITED STATES (FEDERAL)
The next Senate pro forma session is scheduled for Monday morning. Despite efforts by Democrats and Republicans to
pass respective emergency COVID-19 bills that did not pass, bipartisan discussions are ongoing.1
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are working on creating a list of candidates2 to chair
the Congressional Oversight Commission tasked with overseeing the CARES Act.
UNITED STATES (STATE SPECIFIC)
As of 8am EST on April 10, 2020, there are 207 pending COVID-19
Legislations throughout 25 states. A total of 601 COVID-19 related
bills have been enacted and proposed in the U.S. The high level
summaries are included below.
Further session postponements: AZ, CA, IA, MS
Special sessions being considered: NC, UT, WI
New sales or excise tax extensions announced: CA, CT
Governor considering line-items vetoes to reduce spending in
FY 2021 budget: FL, VA
Reconvened after brief suspension with preventative measures
in place: MI, OK
Alaska: FY 2021 budget signed into law
Arkansas: 2020 Fiscal Session began as scheduled
Arizona: New revenue forecast predicts $1 billion FY 2021 shortfall
Colorado: Next legislative meeting day scheduled after initially postponed indefinitely
Kentucky: FY 2021 budget sent to governor
Louisiana: Mailing $4 million worth of unclaimed property checks to residents
Massachusetts: Budget introduction to be delayed past April
Missouri: House and Senate passed supplemental funding for FY 2020 with COVID-19 response funding
New Hampshire: Local governments authorized to abate interest for late property tax payments
Oklahoma: Disagreement between legislature and governor over use of rainy day fund
South Carolina: House and Senate each passed unique continuing resolution
Tennessee: State offering $200 million in grants to local governments
Texas: Franchise tax filing and payment deadline extended to July 15
As of April 9, 2020, at least 25 legislatures (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,
Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virgin Islands) have postponed their legislative
session.
See Appendix 1 for a US State Summary Chart with more detail on pending bills.
See Appendix 2 for Coronavirus Response Tracker Details from Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS).
1
“Democrats ramp up talks with Mnuchin on next COVID-19 relief deal”, The Hill, April 9, 2020,
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/492019-democrats-ramp-up-talks-with-mnuchin-on-next-covid-relief-deal
2
“Pelosi and McConnell in talks to pick chair of coronavirus oversight panel”, Politico, April 10, 2020,
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/10/pelosi-mcconnell-coronavirus-oversight-panel-178773
2EMEA
ITALY
2020/04/06 Gualtieri: “Un bazooka di liquidità”3
EUR 200 billion state-guaranteed loans of up to 90% for all businesses, EUR 200 billion export guarantees, strengthening
and simplification of the Central Guarantee Fund for SMEs, VAT numbers with guaranteed loans up to at 100%
UK
2020/04/09 Bank of England Financial Policy Committee statement4
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) met on Thursday 9 April to review developments in the financial system related to
the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
The Committee noted that, given the severity of the disruption associated with COVID-19, economic activity was reducing
very sharply. Consistent with the sharp deterioration in the economic outlook, there have been very significant falls in a
range of financial asset prices.
The Committee usually assesses risks to UK financial stability and the resilience of the UK financial system, and publishes
that assessment in biannual Financial Stability Reports. Given the material developments in recent weeks, the FPC decided
to supplement its normal practice with an additional interim Financial Stability Report. That interim Report will be
published on Thursday 7 May, alongside the May Monetary Policy Report issued by the Monetary Policy Committee.
The interim Report will contain the Committee’s assessment of the risks to UK financial stability and the resilience of the
UK financial system to ongoing economic and market shocks.
2020/04/09 HM Treasury and Bank of England announce temporary extension to Ways and Means facility5
HM Treasury and the Bank of England (the Bank) have agreed to extend temporarily the use of the government’s long-
established Ways and Means (W&M) facility providing short term liquidity to the Government
See Appendix 2 for Coronavirus Response Tracker Details from Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS).
3
“Gualtieri: “Un bazooka di liquidità”, Ministry of Economy and Finance, April 6, 2020, http://www.mef.gov.it/en/index.html
4
“Bank of England Financial Policy Committee statement”, Bank of England, April 9, 2020,
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statement/fpc/2020/financial-policy-committee-statement-april-
2020?utm_source=Bank+of+England+updates&utm_campaign=62675155e4-
EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_09_03_55&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_556dbefcdc-62675155e4-113376545
5
“HM Treasury and Bank of England announce temporary extension to Ways and Means facility”, Bank of England, April 9, 2020,
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news/2020/april/hmt-and-boe-announce-temporary-extension-to-ways-and-means-
facility
3ASIA
SINGAPORE
2020/04/09 MAS Extends Digital Bank Assessment Period in view of COVID-19 Pandemic6
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it will extend the assessment period for the award of
digital bank licenses. Successful applicants will be informed in 2H 2020 instead of June 2020 as originally intended. In
January 2020, MAS released an update that it had received 21 applications for digital bank licenses and planned to
announce the successful applicants in June 2020. The global escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic since then has prompted
the implementation of enhanced safe distancing measures in Singapore, and many companies are allowing staff to work
from home to the extent possible. In view of these developments, MAS will extend the assessment period for the award
of digital bank licenses. This will allow the digital bank license applicants to dedicate their resources and attention towards
managing the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses. It will also enable MAS to focus resources
on ensuring monetary and financial stability, and ensuring that financial institutions remain resilient, and able to perform
their role in supporting businesses and individuals through this challenging time.
SRI LANKA
2020/04/09 The Government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Introduce Further Measures to Preserve the Foreign
Currency Reserve Position of Sri Lanka7
The Ministry of Finance has imposed measures to limit outward remittances on Capital Transactions for a period of 3
months.
See Appendix 2 for Coronavirus Response Tracker Details from Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS).
6
“MAS Extends Digital Bank Assessment Period in view of COVID-19 Pandemic”, Monetary Authority of Singapore, April 9, 2020,
https://www.mas.gov.sg/news/media-releases/2020/mas-extends-digital-bank-assessment-period-in-view-of-covid-19-
pandemic
7
“The Government and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Introduce Further Measures to Preserve the Foreign Currency Reserve Position
of Sri Lanka”, Central Bank of Sri Lanka, April 9, 2020, https://www.cbsl.gov.lk/en/news/the-government-and-the-central-
bank-of-sri-lanka-introduce-further-measures-to-preserve-the-foreign-currency-reserve-position-of-sri-lanka
4APPENDIX 1 – U.S. STATE PENDING LEGISLATION COMPILATION
State Bill Summary Status
Alabama SJR 40 Urges individuals to fist bump rather than shake hands Enacted
Alabama HR 107 Urges the promotion, sharing and posting of practices to reduce the spread of infectious diseases Pending
Alabama SR 49 Urges Congress to fund additional rental assistance due to coronavirus Adopted
Alabama HJR 121/HJR 122 Urges the Governor to expand Medicaid coverage for new mothers in response to the current COVID-19 Pending
pandemic
Alabama HB 448 Relates to Medicaid; extends the postpartum coverage period for pregnant women eligible for Medicaid assistance in Pending
recognition, in part, of potential economic and health impacts of a COVID-19 outbreak
Alabama HB 447 Relates to Medicaid; extends the program to provide assistance to certain state residents in recognition, in part, of Pending
potential economic and health impacts of a COVID-19 outbreak
Alabama HB 186 Makes supplemental appropriations; includes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Enacted
Public Health to be used for coronavirus preparedness and response activities
Alaska HB 205 An Act making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain Enacted
programs; appropriates $2.7 million to the city of Anchorage for response to COVID-19. Contingent upon the passage of SB 241
or a similar bill, appropriates $5 million from the general fund to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for the purpose of
preventing homelessness caused by COVID-19; appropriates $75 million from the budget reserve fund to the Department of
Health and Human Services for the purpose of responding to the COVID-19 public health disaster emergency.
Alaska HB 206 Appropriates $4,091,100 from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services, division of public health, Enacted
emergency programs, for fiscal years 2020 and 2021 if the cost of responding to and mitigating the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak in
the state exceeds the amount appropriated through federal receipts
Alaska HCR 17 Suspends a specific rule of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska Legislature, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Pending
Alaska HB 308 Relates to unemployment benefits during a period of state or national emergency resulting from a novel coronavirus Enacted
disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Alaska HB 234 Appropriates a sum of $8,500,000 to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for payment Enacted
to municipalities impacted by commercial passenger vessel operations for responding to and mitigating the risk of a COVID-19
outbreak. Appropriates an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social
Services to respond and mitigate the risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Alaska HB 310 Tolls deadlines for action by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska during the public health emergency declaration; relates Pending
to disconnection of utility service for nonpayment; relates to regulatory assets of a utility; relates to evictions; relates to
foreclosures
Alaska HB 311 Extends the governor’s declaration of a public health emergency Pending
Alaska HB 312 Relates to tolling deadlines for actions by state agencies; relates to income determinations for purposes of determining Pending
eligibility for certain public assistance programs; relates to forbearance from action against borrowers who owe money on state
loans; relates to a temporary moratorium on certain mortgage foreclosures, certain evictions from rental properties, and
disconnection of residential utilities
Alaska SB 241 Extends the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 Eligible for Governor
pandemic; relates to the powers of the director of insurance; relates to standing orders issued by the chief medical officer; relates
5to professional licensing; relates to telemedicine and telehealth; relates to board of nursing fingerprint requirements; relates to
the 2020 primary and general elections; relates to permanent fund dividend applications
Alaska SB 242 To mitigate economic harm during novel coronavirus disease outbreak, relates to tolling deadlines for actions by state Pending
agencies; income determinations for purposes of determining eligibility for certain public assistance programs; forbearance from
action against borrowers who owe money on state loans; a temporary moratorium on certain mortgage foreclosures, certain
evictions from rental properties, and disconnection of residential utilities
Alaska SCR 14 Authorizes the House of Representatives and the Senate to recess for a period of more than three days Adopted
Alaska HCR 20 Extends the governor’s declaration of public health disaster emergency, makes many other rule changes related to Adopted
financing the response and the role of appointed officials
Alaska SB 2/HB 1001 Creates the COVID 19 Rainy Day Fund; transfers funds to the COVID 19 Rainy Day Fund; declares an emergency Pending
Arizona SB 1028 Revises provisions related to enhanced surveillance during a state of emergency. Includes an emerging health threat as Pending
an event the Governor may issue an enhanced surveillance advisory in response to.
Arizona SB 1051 Relates to the Department of Health Services; appropriates $55 million from the budget stabilization fund to the public Enacted
health emergencies fund to pay the expenses of public health emergency responses following a state of emergency declaration by
the Governor related to COVID-19
Arizona SB 1687 Provides that during the state of emergency declaration period for coronavirus disease, the Department of Economic Enacted
Security shall provide an exemption from state time limits for TANF and a general waiver for work requirements under TANF;
authorizes payments to providers of behavioral health services and providers to individuals with intellectual and development
disabilities, the elderly, and the disabled
Arizona HB 2910 Provides for procedures regarding public school closures related to the coronavirus disease 2019; appropriating funds Enacted
Arizona SB 1694 An emergency measure that permits the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to establish an alternative Enacted
unemployment insurance (UI) benefit program for people impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Arizona SB 1690 Appropriates $50 million from the general fund to a newly established Crisis Contingency and Safety Net Fund. The fund Enacted
will provide economic assistance for housing, the homeless, small businesses, and food bank operations during the coronavirus
public health emergency.
Arkansas HR 1001 Provides for a temporary emergency procedure of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-Second General Assembly Adopted
Arkansas SB 2/HB 1001 Creates a "COVID-19" Rainy Day Fund. Immediately transfers $173,610,632 from the General Allotment Reserve Enacted
Fund to the COVID-19 Rainy Day Fund to provide for appropriations to offset revenue reductions and address needs created by
the coronavirus.
Arkansas HR 1004 Authorizes the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to amend the income tax imposed on individuals, trusts, and Pending
estates
Arkansas SR 5 /HR 1005 Authorizes the introduction of a non-appropriation bill to prohibit elective procedures during the Coronavirus Pending
Disease 2019, also known as coronavirus, public health emergency
California SB 89 Appropriates $500 million from the General Fund for purposes related to the COVID-19 Proclamation of Emergency. Allows Enacted
the appropriation to be increased in $50 million increments up to a total to not exceed $1 Billion.
California SB 117 Appropriates $100 million for local education agencies to purchase protective equipment and supplies and labor related Enacted
to cleaning school sites
California AB 828 Provides a temporary moratorium on foreclosures and unlawful detainer actions during the COVID-19 emergency and Pending
until 15 days after the state of emergency has ended
California SB 939 Makes it unlawful to evict the tenant of a commercial property during the COVID-19 Emergency Pending
6California SB 943 Authorizes wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off work to care for a minor child whose school has been Pending
closed due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak
California SB 1088 Would require a city, county, or continuum of care to use at least 12% of specified homelessness prevention or support Pending
moneys for services for domestic violence survivors experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Addresses increase in domestic
violence incidents as a result of the state’s shelter-in-place order.
California SB 1276 Eliminates the requirement for local domestic violence centers to provide cash or in-kind matches for funds they receive Pending
from non-state sources, in response to funds received from federal, COVID-19 stimulus
California SB 1322 Authorizes a notary public to apply for registration with the Secretary of State to be a remote online notary public, while Pending
promoting physical distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak, so long as there is a declaration of a state emergency by the
Governor related to the COVID-19 virus
California AB 3216 Requires certain workforce protections related to family and medical leave due to the coronavirus Pending
Colorado HJR 1006 Concerns a request to the Supreme Court of the state of Colorado to render its opinion upon a question regarding the Adopted
length of legislative session outlined in the state Constitution
District of B 718 Provides, on an emergency basis, authority to the Executive and to address critical needs of District residents and Enacted
Columbia businesses during the current public health emergency including wage replacement, business relief, and additional authorities
and exemptions regarding health, public safety and consumer protection
District of B 719 Provides, on a temporary basis, authority to the Executive and to address critical needs of District residents and businesses Pending
Columbia during the current public health emergency including wage replacement, business relief, and additional authorities and
exemptions regarding health, public safety and consumer protection
District of B 727 Authorizes and approves the issuance of District of Columbia general obligation notes to finance general governmental Pending
Columbia expenses, necessary due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, including operating or capital expense in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000
District of B 733 Provides, on an emergency basis, additional authority to the Mayor and to address critical needs of District residents and Pending
Columbia businesses during the current public health emergency including wage replacement, business relief, and additional authorities
and exemptions regarding health, public safety, consumer protection, and government operation, and to authorize and provide
for the issuance, sale, and delivery of certain District of Columbia notes and bonds.
District of B 734 Provides, on an temporary basis, additional authority to the Mayor and to address critical needs of District residents and Pending
Columbia businesses during the current public health emergency including wage replacement, business relief, and additional authorities
and exemptions regarding health, public safety, consumer protection, and government operation, and to authorize and provide
for the issuance, sale, and delivery of certain District of Columbia notes and bonds
District of R 772 Declares the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to provide authority to the Executive and to address Adopted
Columbia critical needs of District residents and businesses during the current public health emergency
District of PR 781 Declares the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to authorize and approve the borrowing of funds by the Pending
Columbia District through the issuance and sale of the general obligation in an aggregate principle amount not to exceed $300,000,000
District of R 784 Declares the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to provide additional authority to the Mayor and to Adopted
Columbia address critical needs of District residents and businesses during the current public health emergency including wage
replacement, business relief and additional authorities and exemptions regarding health, public safety, consumer protection, and
government operation, and to authorize and provide for the issuance, sale, and delivery of certain District of Columbia notes and
bonds
7Florida SR 1934 Declares the Florida State University Seminoles basketball team, by virtue of tremendous skill on the court and the heart Adopted
and spirit shown by the players and coaches this basketball season, the 2020 NCAA basketball champions by default upon
cancellation of the NCAA tournament due to concerns raised by the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19
Florida HB 5001 Relates to General Appropriations Act; appropriates $27,296,000 from the Federal Grants Trust Fund to the Department Eligible for Governor
of Health to spend federal dollars approved in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act,
2020; appropriates $25,150,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of health to address the coronavirus
outbreak
Georgia SR 5 Concurs with Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order declaring a public health state of emergency Adopted
Georgia HB 792 Transfers $100 million from the Revenue Shortfall Reserve to combat the spread of the coronavirus Enacted
Guam B 319 An act to add a new § 26202.2 to article 2 of chapter 26, title 11, Guam code annotated; to add a new § 26203(k)(38) and a Pending
new § 26203(k)(39) to chapter 26, title 11, Guam code annotated; to add a new § 28106(i) and a new § 28106(j) to chapter 26,
title 11, Guam code annotated; to create the income tax refund deposit fund and making appropriations thereto; to authorize
temporary reductions in the levelized energy adjustment clause (LEAC) rates; and, to provide additional support to the marianas
regional fusion center; all relative to providing immediate economic relief to families and businesses affected by the COVID‐19
pandemic.
Guam B 322 An act to amend § 50102 and § 50105 of chapter 50, title 11, Guam code annotated, relative to authorizing I Maga’Hågan Pending
Guåhan to issue direct payments to assist families during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Guam B 323 An act to amend § 26203. 2 of article 2, chapter 26, and title 11, Guam code annotated, relative to providing limited Pending
exemptions to small businesses under the “Dave Santos Small Business Enhancement Act” to mitigate impacts resulting from the
COVID‐19 pandemic.
Guam B 326 An act to add a new section § 32120.1 division 2 chapter 32 of title 10, Guam code annotated, and add a new section Pending
63507 article 5 chapter 63 of title 10, Guam code annotated, relative to specifying hazard pay recipients in light of the COVID‐
19 pandemic.
Guam B 333 An act relative to the rapid and transparent implementation of federal and local assistance programs related to COVID‐19 Pending
Guam B 336 An act to direct the expedited procurement of critical medical supplies to save lives on Guam during the COVID‐19 Pending
pandemic through the amendment of §19803 of chapter 19, title 10, Guam code annotated
Guam B 337 An act relative to compensating essential employees retroactively with COVID-19 response differential pay consistent with Pending
Executive Order 2020-08
Guam B 340 An act relative to the issuance of unconditional cash payments to eligible Guam residents under the state of public health Pending
emergency due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, to be known as the Recovery Income Support and Empowerment
(Rise) Act of 2020
Hawaii HB 2459 Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations for Pending
modern disease outbreaks and procedures associated with medically authorized exemptions from mandatory vaccinations.
Allows the department of health to partner with federal partners or universities to conduct relevant research for this study.
Requires a report to the legislature.
Hawaii HB 1629 Makes appropriations from the general revenues of the State to support the Department of Health and the Department Pending
of Defense activities to detect, contain, mitigate, and respond to the coronavirus, or COVID-19
Hawaii SB 75 Appropriates a sum of $10.5 million out of the general revenues for fiscal year 2019 to the Department of Health, Pending
Department of Transportation, and the Department of Defense for the public health response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019, or
8COVID-19, outbreak. Authorizes the governor to approve transfer of these appropriated funds between agencies of the state, as
necessary.
Hawaii HCR 74 & HR 57 Requests the Department of Health to prioritize the containment and control of COVID-19 to those with a high Pending
probability of contracting and dying from the virus, such as the residents of care homes, nursing homes, and adult foster homes,
their caregivers, and people with known comorbid medical conditions
Hawaii HR 64 Urges all commercial airlines operating in Hawaii to thoroughly clean and disinfect their aircraft between flights to prevent Pending
the spread of illnesses and diseases, including COVID-19
Hawaii HR 54 Establishes the select house committee on COVID-19 economic and financial preparedness Adopted
Hawaii SCR 152 Urges state and private health care networks to allow sick employees to take time off without fear of retaliation or Pending
retribution in light of COVID-19
Hawaii HCR 127 Urges the President of the United States, United States Congress, United States Department of Health and Human Pending
Services, and United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to fully support Hawaii in the screening, prevention and
containment of COVID-19
Hawaii HR 171 Strongly urging the Governor of the state of Hawaii to take additional precautions to prevent a coronavirus outbreak in Pending
Hawaii
Hawaii SR 166 Requests all executive branch departments and agencies to inform the Hawaii Senate and House of Representatives when Adopted
implementing their plans and procedures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic
Hawaii SR 146 Urges the Governor to create a color-coded advisory system to address the rapidly changing threat of COVID-19 Adopted
Hawaii SCR 242 Relates to the recess of the thirtieth Legislature, regular session of 2020 Adopted
Iowa SB 2408 Relating to state and local finances by making and supplementing appropriations. Waives the instructional time Enacted
requirement for schools that close in order to prevent or contain the spread of COVID-19.
Illinois HB 5607 Amends the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code. Requires the Pending
Department of Public Health to conduct a study, subject to appropriations, of the state's disease response preparedness, in
particular studying the state's preparedness against the coronavirus. At the request of the Department, requires other state
agencies, in particular the Emergency Management Agency, to support the Department's efforts.
Kansas SB 66 Appropriates $50 million from the general fund to provide for the state's response to the Coronavirus pandemic Enacted
Kansas SB 386 Appropriates $1 million to the Division of Public Health for coronavirus prevention Pending
Kansas HCR 5025 Ratifies and provides the continuation of the March 12, 2020, state of disaster emergency declaration for the state of Adopted
Kansas
Kentucky SB 150 In response to the coronavirus public health emergency, waives various professional and business licensing fees; provides Enacted
for unemployment benefits; provides for the Coronavirus Hotline
Kentucky SB 177 Relates to education and declaring an emergency; allows a school district to request approval for additional student Enacted
attendance days under an emergency nontraditional instruction plan when the district is closed due to the state of emergency
declared by the Governor related to COVID-19
Kentucky SB 282 Requires employers to provide accrued paid sick leave to employees. Provides mechanism for employees to accrue paid Pending
sick leave; establishes guidelines for employers to calculate paid sick leave for employees; sets forth manner in which paid sick
leave can be used; creates a civil penalty for violation of provisions.
9Kentucky HB 356 Makes appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government Eligible for Governor
of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; authorizes, for the during of a state of emergency, the Chief Justice to declare a judicial
emergency to protect the health and safety of court employees, elected officials and the general public, and to extend any
statutory timelines and statutes of limitations for court filings
Kentucky HB 449 Provides definitions of terms related to disaster or emergency-related work; exempts disaster response employees and Pending
disaster response businesses from income tax beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2024; exempts
disaster response businesses beginning on or after January 1, 2020, and before January 1, 2024; excludes the income of a disaster
response employee and a disaster response business from local tax; excludes a disaster response business from certain permit
requirements
Kentucky SJR 246 Directs the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to assess Kentucky's preparedness to address the coronavirus and Pending
report to the General Assembly
Kentucky SR 296 A resolution honoring the teachers, classified employees, bus drivers, janitorial/custodial staff, and other individuals who Adopted
are delivering meals to Kentucky's students while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic
Louisiana SCR 22 Requests the State Board Elementary and Secondary Education to suspend statewide standardized assessments for the Pending
2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19
Louisiana SCR 31 Requests the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue to develop an incentive package Pending
that will make Louisiana the domestic prescription drug manufacturing leader for the United States
Louisiana SCR 33 Temporarily suspends video draw poker device operation fees due to mandatory closure of establishments in response to Pending
coronavirus pandemic
Louisiana HR 20 Urges and requests Attorney General Jeff Landry to ensure a swift, effective, and unified response to price gouging Pending
Louisiana HCR 22 Urges and requests the Public Service Commission to temporarily prohibit energy and water companies from Pending
disconnecting services
Louisiana HCR 23 Suspends laws regarding legal deadlines, including prescription and preemption, in recognition of the effects of the Pending
COVID-19 outbreak
Louisiana HCR 25 Provides for the suspension of all civil prescriptive, preemptive, filing, and other deadlines in response to the COVID-19 Pending
Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor
Louisiana HCR 27 Provides consent for the adjournment of the 2020 Regular Session of the Legislature for a period longer than three days Adopted
to minimize the spread of COVID-19
Louisiana HCR 34 Suspends the severance taxes levied on oil, natural gas, distillate and condensate Pending
Louisiana HCR 39 Temporarily suspends the payment of video draw poker device operation fees due to the closure of licensed Pending
establishments as a result of Coronavirus disease
Louisiana HCR 40 Directs the Department of Revenue to develop data on the projected impact the coronavirus pandemic will have on state Pending
business revenue and on net operating loss carry forward tax deductions for future tax filings
Louisiana HCR 43 Suspends the corporation franchise tax levied on domestic and foreign corporations and the initial tax levied on certain Pending
business entities subject to the corporation franchise tax in an effort to mitigate some financial losses suffered by businesses
Louisiana SB 426 Requires health insurance coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing Pending
Louisiana SB 445 Provides relative to limitation of civil liability for medical personnel and healthcare providers during public health Pending
emergency
Louisiana SB 449 Requires reporting of contagious or infectious diseases to first responders Pending
Louisiana SB 450 Exempts from seizure payments received under federal law coronavirus relief Pending
10Louisiana SB 469 Provides relative to professional and occupational licensing boards and commissions during declared emergencies Pending
Louisiana SB 475 Provides relative to workers' compensation claims filed by essential workers in the workplace Pending
Louisiana SB 477 Provides relative to business interruption insurance Pending
Louisiana SB 481 Provides for suspension of certain laws pertaining to elementary and secondary education for students impacted due to Pending
the coronavirus public health emergency
Louisiana SB 495 Creates a private fund, called the Business Compensation Fund, to expedite certain property insurance claims, resolve Pending
disputes, and provide coverage for losses sustained as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Provides for contributions to and
disbursements from the fund.
Louisiana SB 499 Provides relative to the regulation of business entities during a public health emergency Pending
Louisiana SB 500 Relative to state agencies; to provide relative to the administration and regulation of state agencies during an emergency; Pending
to provide for terms, conditions, procedures, requirements, and effects; and to provide for related matters
Louisiana SB 506 Requires property insurance policies insuring commercial and residential buildings to cover cost of disinfecting fumigation Pending
Louisiana SB 511 Suspends certain legal requirements as a result of emergency health measures relative to the coronavirus Pending
Louisiana HB 774 Relative to post-emergency public procurement following COVID-19; to require purchases from Louisiana vendors in Pending
certain circumstances; to provide time limits; to provide exceptions; and to provide for related matters
Louisiana HB 805 Relative to the effect of obligations during certain emergencies and disasters; to provide for the suspension of Pending
prescription and preemptive periods and other legal deadlines; and to provide for related matters
Louisiana HB 826 Provides limited liability for healthcare providers, certain real estate owners, and certain private persons, firms, or Pending
corporations during the COVID-19 public health emergency
Louisiana HB 846 Provides relative to the Competitive Projects Payroll Incentive Program; expands businesses eligible to participate in the Pending
program to include those engaged in cybersecurity, renewable or a recycling process, agri-bio industry or COVID-19
Louisiana HB 851 Provides for the use of federal funds appropriated to Louisiana through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Pending
Security Act for workforce training; to provide for the appropriation, administration, and use of the Workforce Training Rapid
Response Fund; and to provide for related matters
Louisiana HB 856 Provides relative to limitations of liability related to the preparation, conditions or delivery of food or other supplies in Pending
good faith in response to the COVID-19 state of emergency
Louisiana HB 858 Requires coverage for business interruption claims due to coronavirus disease 2019; provides for the scope of coverage; Pending
provides for applicability; provides for retroactive application; provides for effectiveness; and provides for related matters
Louisiana HB 862 Provides for the Coronavirus Business Recovery and Growth Program Pending
Louisiana HB 868 Provides relative to the continuity of the legislature in times of emergency or disaster Pending
Maine HB 1547 Permits the State Controller to transfer up to $11 million from the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital to a Enacted
COVID-19 response refund to address funding needs related to the novel coronavirus
Maine HB 1549 Requires a postsecondary educational institution in the State that temporarily suspends classes and requires students, Pending
staff and faculty to remain of campus due to an infectious disease, including COVID-19 to take certain actions around student
reimbursement, faculty compensation and allowing students to remain on campus
Maine SB 676 Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to amend certain rules to provide for reimbursement of case Enacted
management services delivered through telehealth to targeted populations; makes other changes necessary for the delivery of
telehealth services to be expanded to include case management services
Maine SB 789 Provides the Governor, on a temporary basis, with additional powers for the duration of the state of emergency declared Enacted
by the Governor due to the outbreak of COVID-19
11Maine HB 1516 Makes supplemental appropriations and allocations for the expenditures of the general fund; includes one-time funding Enacted
to respond to COVID-19
Massachusetts HB 4502 Appropriates $95,000 for the Executive Office of Education to contain, treat and prevent the coronavirus. This bill Enacted
requires a report to the legislature by June 1, 2020, with recommendations if additional funds and action are needed.
Massachusetts HB 4561 Makes appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for other Enacted
activities and projects. Includes a reserve of $15,000,000 to support the commonwealth’s monitoring, treatment, containment,
public awareness and prevention efforts against COVID-19.
Massachusetts HB 4571 An Act Designating September 14, 2020 as a Legal Holiday in order to facilitate the postponement of the Boston Pending
Marathon amidst the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak
Massachusetts HB 4580 Addresses challenges in town governance resulting from COVID-19 Pending
Massachusetts HB 4586 Addresses challenges faced by municipalities, school districts and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 Pending
Massachusetts HB 4593 Facilitates the delay of income tax filing deadline Pending
Massachusetts HB 4598 Addresses challenges faced by municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 related to town meetings, Enacted
annual budgets, deficit amortization, local permits, the authority of the chief executive officer of a city or town, the temporary
employment of a former or retired employee, and to allow certain licensed establishments to sell alcoholic beverages for off-
premises consumption
Massachusetts HB 4611 Relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering Pending
from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure
Massachusetts HB 4615 Provides for a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures during the coronavirus Emergency Pending
Massachusetts HB 4616 Addresses challenges faced by municipalities, school districts and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 related to Pending
supportive housing, collection of taxes and fees, high school graduation, standardized testing, school budgets and 3-year plans
Massachusetts HB 4622 Relates to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency aid to Pending
the elderly, disabled and children programs within the Department of Transitional Assistance
Massachusetts HB 4625 Expands unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration Pending
Massachusetts HB 4626 Appropriates funds to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for emergency funding for certain homeless Pending
services
Massachusetts HB 4627 Relates to providing certain state employees sick leave for Coronavirus disease related absences Pending
Massachusetts SB 2599 Authorizes waiver of the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits Enacted
Massachusetts SB 2602 Provides any public safety official and 1st responder, who contracts, has symptoms of, or otherwise becomes affected by Pending
the Coronavirus (COVID-19), that results in a period of hospitalization, quarantine, or require self-quarantined measures as a
result of being infected or coming into contact with someone who is infected with this virus, shall have their medical condition or
incapacity to work presumed to be work-related. Public safety official shall not be required to use sick time, vacation time, or
personal time to cover said period of incapacitation or inability to perform regular duty work
Massachusetts SB 2608 Grants the authority to postpone 2020 municipal elections in the commonwealth and increase voting options in Enacted
response to the declaration of emergency to respond to COVID-19
Massachusetts SB 2618 An Act providing additional support to those affected by the novel coronavirus through the unemployment insurance Pending
system
Massachusetts SB 2621 An Act providing temporary protections for renters and homeowners during the COVID-19 emergency Pending
12Maryland SB 1079 Allows the Governor to transfer by budget amendment up to $50,000,000 from the Revenue Stabilization Account to Enacted
fund costs associated with the coronavirus. Requires the Governor to provide the Legislative Policy Committee with at least 7
days for review and comment before transferring funds from the Account. Makes the Act an emergency measure.
Maryland SB 1080/HB 1663 Authorizes the Governor to take certain actions in a state of emergency, including prohibiting cost-sharing by Enacted
carriers for disease testing, immunization and any associated costs; retailers from increasing the sale or rental price of any good
or service by more than 10%; and employers from terminating quarantined or isolated employees
Maryland HB 732 Relates to annual gross revenues derived from digital advertising services; provides that the sales and use tobacco tax Eligible for Governor
collected in fiscal year 2021 will be distributed, in part, to expenditure accounts of State government to fund costs associated with
COVID-19
Maryland HB 932 Relates to sales and use tax revenue; provides that the sales and use tax collected in fiscal year 2021 on the sale or use of Eligible for Governor
a digital product or code will be distributed, in part, to expenditure accounts of State government to fund costs associated with
COVID-19
Maryland SB 190 Part of a larger budget bill for fiscal year 2021. Makes a $10 million supplemental appropriation to the Department of Eligible for Governor
Health for the current fiscal year to address coronavirus preparedness expenses.
Maryland SB 192 Part of the Budget Reconciliation Act; authorizes a transfer up to $100,000,000 from the Revenue Stabilization Account to Eligible for Governor
fund costs associated with COVID-19
Michigan SCR 24 A concurrent resolution to approve an extension to the state of emergency and state of disaster declared across the State Adopted
of Michigan to address the COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan SR 107 Urges the federal government to fund the medical costs associated with testing and mandatory hospital stays for the Adopted
novel coronavirus
Michigan HR 242 Urges the Congress of the United States and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide financial Pending
assistance to the state of Michigan and affected residents to address the novel coronavirus outbreak
Michigan HR 245 Prescribes Temporary Rules for Emergency Operation of the House of Representatives Pending
Michigan SB 151 Provides supplemental appropriations for various state departments and agencies. Makes a one-time appropriation of Enacted
$25 million from the state general fund to the Coronavirus public health emergency and response fund. Federal revenues up to
$50 million authorized by and available from the federal government for the COVID-19 public health emergency are appropriated
to departments for state and local preparedness and response activities.
Michigan HB 5633 Requires insurance coverage and treatment for coronavirus Pending
Michigan HB 5631 Appropriates $10 million from the general fund to the pandemic outbreak fund within the State Treasury to pay for the Pending
costs related to the coronavirus
Michigan HB 5630 Provides for funding for the new coronavirus reporting requirements and requires Department of Health and Human Pending
Services to pay for certain costs related to coronavirus
Michigan HB 4729 Provides for omnibus budget appropriations for the 2019-20 fiscal year; includes a sum of $125 million in one-time Enacted
appropriations from the general fund to combat the coronavirus COVID-19
Minnesota HF 3532 Revises the protections of those under quarantine Pending
Minnesota SF 3813 Permits a onetime transfer by the commissioner of management and budget of $20 million from the general fund to the Enacted
public health response contingency account, for a public health response related to a potential outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 virus and
COVID-19
13Minnesota HF 4415 Requires compensation for hourly employees for school days canceled due to COVID-19 during the 2019-2020 school Pending
year
Minnesota HF 4416 Requires health plan companies to cover testing, and quarantine relating to COVID-19 Pending
Minnesota HF 4531 Relates to state government; provides Coronavirus response efforts; establishes a Coronavirus Minnesota fund; modifies Enacted
certain authorities; provides exemptions and extensions; modifies certain fees; eliminates refill timelines for opiate or narcotic
pain relievers; extends due date for filing property tax appeals; modifies loan programs; provides for unemployment insurance for
certain employees affected by Coronavirus; requires reports; appropriates money for Coronavirus response efforts
Minnesota HF 4537 Relates to workers' compensation; provides a presumption for coronavirus workers' compensation claims for certain Enacted
employees; requires a report; authorizes an extension of the implementation date of the CAMPUS system
Minnesota SF 4334 Relates to public health; transfers $50 million for deposit in the public health response contingency account and $150 Enacted
million to the health care response fund
Minnesota SF 4425 Modifies workers’ compensation and line of duty benefits for the safety of firefighters; includes quarantine due to Pending
disease exposure related to employment as a qualifying event for workers’ compensation coverage
Minnesota SF 4450 Requests that Congress and the United States Secretary of Homeland Security extend the date for the full Pending
implementation of the Real ID Act and make related changes to federal law
Minnesota SF 4458 Relates to providing a presumption for COVID-19 workers’ compensation claims for certain employees; requiring a Pending
report; authorizing extension of the implementation date of the CAMPUS system; amending Minnesota Statutes 2018, section
176.011, subdivision 15.
Minnesota SF 4200 Relates to human services, granting the commissioner of human services certain temporary emergency authority relating Pending
to COVID-19
Minnesota SF 4194 Relates to health; modifies employee protections related to isolation and quarantine provisions Pending
Missouri HR 5497 Resolves that school districts should take necessary steps to protect the health of children without fear of funding Pending
reductions or punishments for failing to meet minimum hours and school day levels during the COVID-19 pandemic
Missouri HR 5501 Adopts certain guidelines for members of the Missouri House of Representatives conducting business on April 8, 2020 in Adopted
light of the coronavirus pandemic
Missouri HB 2014 Appropriates $11 million from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund (CESF) to the Department of Public Safety Eligible for Governor
for CESF grants; appropriates the following federal funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: $300
million to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, $200 million to the Department of Higher Education and
Workforce Development, and $1 billion to the Office of Administration, in addition to other appropriations
Mississippi HB 1647 Authorizes local governmental entities and local school districts to grant administrative leave with pay to the employees Enacted
of those local governmental entities and local school districts in the event of certain disasters or emergencies
Mississippi HCR 65 Extends the 2020 regular session of the legislature for a period of thirty days from the final day of the one hundred Adopted
twenty five day session to a specified date; authorizes the house and senate to adjourn for more than three days; provides that
they shall reconvene on a specified date, unless the speaker and lieutenant governor jointly determine that it is not necessary to
reconvene; authorizes the speaker and lieutenant governor to reconvene the house and senate before or after a specified date
Nebraska LB 1198 Authorizes the State Treasurer to transfer $83,619,600 from the Cash Reserve Fund to the Governor's Emergency Cash Enacted
fund, which will then be transferred to the Military Department for aid, related to COVID-19, in carrying out the goals for the
Governor's Emergency Program
New Jersey AR 146 Encourages licensed hospitals statewide to construct pre triage tends outside of their buildings Pending
14New Jersey AR 148 Urges United States Congress to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to implement Pandemic Supplemental Nutrition Pending
Assistance Program
New Jersey AJR 158 Urges Federal Communications Commission to take temporary measures to secure broadband access for those affected Enacted
by COVID-19
New Jersey AJR 160 Supports Chinese and Asian American communities and international partners during coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic Pending
New Jersey SR 63 Urges financial institutions to provide forbearance for mortgage borrower during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic Pending
New Jersey AB 3839 Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $20 million from General Fund to Department of Education to support Pending
school facility cleaning and sanitization
New Jersey AB 3840 Requires school districts to provide school meals or meal vouchers to students eligible for free and reduced price school Enacted
meals during school closures due to COVID-19 epidemic
New Jersey AB 3841 Automatically extends time to file gross income tax or corporation business tax return if federal government extends Eligible for Governor
filing or payment due date for federal returns
New Jersey AB 3844 Concerns business interruption insurance during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency Pending
New Jersey AB 3843 Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for testing of coronavirus disease 2019 and for telemedicine and Enacted
telehealth during coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency
New Jersey SB 2307 Establishes sales tax credit and sales tax holiday for portion of state of emergency related to COVID-19 pandemic Pending
New Jersey SB 2234 Requires insurance coverage for testing and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 Pending
New Jersey SB 2233 Requires Medicaid coverage for testing and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 Pending
New Jersey SB 2304 Concerns family leave and disability benefits during epidemic related emergencies Enacted
New Jersey AB 3845 Authorizes Economic Development Authority to make grants during periods of emergency declared by Governor and for Enacted
duration of economic disruptions due to emergency; allows Economic Development Authority to grant certain business
documentation submission deadline extensions
New Jersey AB 3847 Provides paid leave without utilizing accumulated leave time for local government employees under certain Pending
circumstances
New Jersey AB 3848 Concerns time off from work in connection with infectious disease Enacted
New Jersey AB 3856 Makes FY 2020 supplemental appropriation of $10 million for healthcare and residential facility sanitation due to Pending
coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak
New Jersey AB 3860 Establishes certain requirements to use telemedicine and telehealth to respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Enacted
New Jersey ACR 165 Urges Department of Human Services to apply for federal waivers to facilitate and increase access to SNAP benefits Adopted
during coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak
New Jersey ACR 167 Urges Congress to pass Families First Coronavirus Response Act Pending
New Jersey ACR 168 Urges the federal government to extend "Real ID Act of 2005" deadline Pending
New Jersey AB 3846 Creates the Temporary Lost Wage Unemployment Program; allows persons to claim for lost wages due to coronavirus Pending
disease 2019, and employers to pay wages to workers ordered under quarantine by licensed healthcare practitioner; appropriates
a certain amount
New Jersey AB 3854 Authorizes all licensed health care facilities and laboratories to collect specimens to test for coronavirus disease 2019 Enacted
(COVID-19); allows waiver of staffing ratio requirements
15New Jersey AB 3865 Limits the return of items purchased from retail food stores during a state of emergency declared in response to COVID- Enacted
19
New Jersey AB 3878 Prohibits electric, gas, or water public utility service discontinuances to residential customers during certain epidemics Pending
New York SR 3108 Provides for special temporary procedures during a declared state of national emergency Adopted
New York SB 7500 Makes appropriations for the support of government – State Operations Budget, including funds for transfer by the Eligible for Governor
governor for services and expenses related to the outbreak of COVID-19
New York SB 7503 Makes appropriations for the support of government – Aid to Localities Budget, including funds to support the state Eligible for Governor
response to COVID-19 related to elementary and secondary education, and public transportation services
New York SB 7506 Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state education, labor, housing and family Enacted
assistance budget for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year, including several measures to respond to and mitigate the impact of the
COVID-19 outbreak and to provide temporary relief to individuals
New York SB 7508 Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic Enacted
development and environmental conservation budget for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year, including measures responding to the
COVID-19 outbreak
New York SB 7919 Temporarily expands the definition of disaster in state law to include disease outbreak and permits the Governor to issue Enacted
any directive necessary to respond to a state disaster emergency. Makes an appropriation of $40 million from the State Purposes
Account of the General Fund for responding to the outbreak of coronavirus disease.
New York SB 7996/AB 10189 Provides that school districts are entitled to an apportionment of state aid for the closure of schools due in Pending
response to the novel coronavirus, even when no state of emergency has been declared
New York SB 8014 Provides that certain schools receive tuition payments from the state for any period of time such schools are required to Pending
close in response to the outbreak of COVID-19
New York SB 8041/AB 10172 Amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law, in relation Pending
to COVID-19 exposure during a state of emergency
New York AB 10152/SB 8090 Amends the Labor Law; provides requirements for sick leave and the provision of certain employee benefits Pending
when such employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19; provides for
sick leave
New York AB 10169 Amends the Election Law; authorizes absentee voting where a voter is unable to averse to appear personally at the Pending
polling place because of an imminent, impending or urgent threat resulting from a disease outbreak, including but not limited to
the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
New York AB 10182 Extends the renewal of driver's licenses, non-driver identification cards and inspections of motor vehicles for three Pending
months
New York AB 10204 Amends the Retirement & Social Security Law; relates to the retiree earnings cap for health care workers during a Pending
declared public health related state of emergency declared by the governor
New York AB 10207 Establishes that all voting for the April 2020 presidential primary be conducted by absentee ballot; no application for Pending
such shall be necessary and the local board of elections shall provide such ballot at least 15 days prior to April 28, 2020
New York AB 10208 Establishes the Coronavirus Pandemic Small Business and Not-For-Profit Organization Loan Program Pending
New York SB 8091 Provides provisions for certain employee benefits when such employee is subject to a mandatory or precautionary order Enacted
of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19
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