The Fifty Nifty!
Read our listing of public health law news from every state in the nation.
Alabama: Funds to provide tests for 265,000 Alabama college students
The Associated Press (06/29/2020)
The Associated Press (06/29/2020)
Alaska: ‘I thought it was going to be much worse’: Travelers landing in Anchorage navigate Alaska’s new COVID-19 testing rules
Anchorage Daily News (06/11/2020) Annie Berman
Anchorage Daily News (06/11/2020) Annie Berman
Arizona: Ducey unveils aid package to help keep Arizona’s K–12 schools afloat during pandemic
Arizona Republic (06/24/2020) Maria Polletta
Arizona Republic (06/24/2020) Maria Polletta
Arkansas: Coronavirus in Ark.: Governor directs ADH to double number of contact tracers
KARK (06/24/2020)
KARK (06/24/2020)
California: San Bernardino County declares racism a public health crisis
San Bernardino Sun (06/23/2020) Sandra Emerson
San Bernardino Sun (06/23/2020) Sandra Emerson
Colorado: New Denver program has clinician, paramedic respond to some mental health 911 calls instead of police
Fox 31 (06/08/2020) Erika Gonzalez
Fox 31 (06/08/2020) Erika Gonzalez
Delaware: Delaware nursing homes, hospitals ask Carney for immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits
Delaware News Journal (06/11/2020) Meredith Newman
Delaware News Journal (06/11/2020) Meredith Newman
Florida: Florida law bans pelvic exams without consent
CBS Miami (06/20/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the ACOG statement.]
CBS Miami (06/20/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the ACOG statement.]
Georgia: Georgia lawmakers pass hate crimes, more police protections
The Associated Press (06/23/2020) Ben Nadler and Jeff Amy
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 426, which was signed into law June 26, 2020.]
The Associated Press (06/23/2020) Ben Nadler and Jeff Amy
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 426, which was signed into law June 26, 2020.]
Hawaii: US supports legal challenge to Hawaii traveler quarantine
The Associated Press (06/24/2020) Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
[Editor’s note: Read the DOJ filing of the case.]
The Associated Press (06/24/2020) Jennifer Sinco Kelleher
[Editor’s note: Read the DOJ filing of the case.]
Idaho: Idaho hands-free cell phone law goes into effect July 1
Shoshone News Press (06/29/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the statute.]
Shoshone News Press (06/29/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the statute.]
Indiana: Indiana’s new hands-free driving law goes into effect July 1
ABC 57 (06/25/2020) Malaak Khattab
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 1070.]
ABC 57 (06/25/2020) Malaak Khattab
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 1070.]
Iowa: Gov. Kim Reynolds signs bill to change THC cap for Iowa’s medical marijuana program
Des Moines Register (06/29/2020) Ian Richardson and Stephen Gruber-Miller
[Editor’s note: Read House File 2589.]
Des Moines Register (06/29/2020) Ian Richardson and Stephen Gruber-Miller
[Editor’s note: Read House File 2589.]
Kansas: The Kansas mask order begins Friday
The Wichita Eagle (07/01/2020) Jonathan Shorman and Jason Tidd
The Wichita Eagle (07/01/2020) Jonathan Shorman and Jason Tidd
Kentucky: Kentucky Attorney General defends ‘Casey’s Law’ in court as necessary tool for fighting drug epidemic
North Kentucky Tribune (06/04/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read more about Casey’s Law.]
North Kentucky Tribune (06/04/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read more about Casey’s Law.]
Louisiana: New Orleans to crack down as Louisiana virus cases rise
The Associated Press (06/24/2020) Kevin McGill
The Associated Press (06/24/2020) Kevin McGill
Maine: Vast majority of Maine businesses will be allowed to reopen July 1
Portland Press Herald (06/24/2020) Peter McGuire
Portland Press Herald (06/24/2020) Peter McGuire
Maryland: MD county declares racism a public health crisis
Public News Service (06/19/2020) Diane Bernard
[Editor’s note: Read the declaration [PDF – 206KB]
Public News Service (06/19/2020) Diane Bernard
[Editor’s note: Read the declaration [PDF – 206KB]
Massachusetts: Boston mayor declares racism a public health crisis
NPR (06/12/2020) Quincy Walters
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order[PDF – 159KB].]
NPR (06/12/2020) Quincy Walters
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order[PDF – 159KB].]
Michigan: Appeals court says Michigan gyms must remain closed, just hours before they were to reopen
Detroit Free Press (06/24/2020) Todd Spangler
Detroit Free Press (06/24/2020) Todd Spangler
Minnesota: Pharmaceutical industry sues to block Minnesota insulin law
Modern Healthcare (07/01/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read Minnesota House File 3100, which was signed into law April 15, 2020.]
Modern Healthcare (07/01/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read Minnesota House File 3100, which was signed into law April 15, 2020.]
Mississippi: Mississippi bill would give thousands a chance at parole
The Associated Press (07/01/2020) Leah Willingham
[Editor’s note: Read the Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act, and learn more about the public health impacts of incarceration.]
The Associated Press (07/01/2020) Leah Willingham
[Editor’s note: Read the Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act, and learn more about the public health impacts of incarceration.]
Missouri: FCC awards Burrell Behavioral Health more than $700,000 in response to COVID-19
Springfield News-Leader (06/28/2020) Sara Karnes
Springfield News-Leader (06/28/2020) Sara Karnes
Montana: Montana’s tribal nations preserve COVID restrictions to preserve their cultures
Kaiser Health News (06/05/2020) Kathleen McLaughlin
Kaiser Health News (06/05/2020) Kathleen McLaughlin
Nevada: Governor Sisolak announced gradual lift to eviction moratorium, announces rental assistance program[PDF – 129KB]
NV Health Response (06/25/2020) Meghin Delaney
[Editor’s note: Read Emergency Directive 025[PDF – 3.79MB].]
NV Health Response (06/25/2020) Meghin Delaney
[Editor’s note: Read Emergency Directive 025[PDF – 3.79MB].]
New Hampshire: Aspiring lawyers won’t be asked about mental health
The Associated Press (06/22/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read Rule 42b.]
The Associated Press (06/22/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read Rule 42b.]
New Jersey: NY, NJ, Conn. to require quarantine for virus hotbed visitors
Law 360 (06/24/2020) Adam Lidgett
[Editor’s note: Read the New Jersey governor’s quarantine advisory.]
Law 360 (06/24/2020) Adam Lidgett
[Editor’s note: Read the New Jersey governor’s quarantine advisory.]
New Mexico: New Mexico launches new anti-DWI campaign with mask twist
The Associated Press (06/25/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read CDC resources about motor vehicle safety and impaired driving.]
The Associated Press (06/25/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read CDC resources about motor vehicle safety and impaired driving.]
New York: New York, neighbors enact 14-day quarantine for some out-of-state visitors
Times Union (06/24/2020) Cayla Harris
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order.]
Times Union (06/24/2020) Cayla Harris
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order.]
North Carolina: Gov. Cooper requires masks, keeps NC in Phase Two in effort to slow coronavirus spread
News & Observer (06/24/2020) Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Steve Wiseman, and Lynn Bonner
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order[PDF – 1.1MB].]
News & Observer (06/24/2020) Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Steve Wiseman, and Lynn Bonner
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order[PDF – 1.1MB].]
North Dakota: Governor: North Dakota close to last stage of reopening plan
The Associated Press (06/23/2020) Dave Kolpack
[Editor’s note: Read the state’s recovery plan[PDF – 1.38MB].]
The Associated Press (06/23/2020) Dave Kolpack
[Editor’s note: Read the state’s recovery plan[PDF – 1.38MB].]
Ohio: Ohio governor opposes bill legalizing setting off fireworks by residents
WFMJ (06/24/2020) Mike Gauntner
WFMJ (06/24/2020) Mike Gauntner
Oklahoma: Dozens of new Oklahoma laws to take effect July 1
The Oklahoman (06/30/2020) Carmen Forman
[Editor’s note: Read the Riley Boatwright Act, signed into law on May 21, 2020, and read CDC resources about traumatic brain injuries and school sports.]
The Oklahoman (06/30/2020) Carmen Forman
[Editor’s note: Read the Riley Boatwright Act, signed into law on May 21, 2020, and read CDC resources about traumatic brain injuries and school sports.]
Oregon: Oregonians will be required to wear masks statewide—not just in select counties—starting Wednesday
The Oregonian (06/29/2020) Aimee Green
[Editor’s note: Read the order[PDF – 172KB].]
The Oregonian (06/29/2020) Aimee Green
[Editor’s note: Read the order[PDF – 172KB].]
Pennsylvania: DePasquale suggests criminal justice reform measures
Ellwood City Ledger (06/09/2020) Chrissy Suttles
[Editor’s note: Read the special report[PDF – 2.30MB].]
Ellwood City Ledger (06/09/2020) Chrissy Suttles
[Editor’s note: Read the special report[PDF – 2.30MB].]
Rhode Island: Visitors to Rhode Island from 20+ states will have to quarantine or be tested beginning Tuesday
What’s Up Newp (06/29/2020) Ryan Belmore
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order.]
What’s Up Newp (06/29/2020) Ryan Belmore
[Editor’s note: Read the executive order.]
South Carolina: South Carolina enacts lactation support act
The National Law Review (07/01/2020) Ellison F. McCoy & John Ford Connell, Jr.
[Editor’s note: Read the law, and learn more about optimal breastfeeding practices.]
The National Law Review (07/01/2020) Ellison F. McCoy & John Ford Connell, Jr.
[Editor’s note: Read the law, and learn more about optimal breastfeeding practices.]
South Dakota: South Dakota ban on phone use while driving starts July 1
The Associated Press (06/27/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the amendment.]
The Associated Press (06/27/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the amendment.]
Tennessee: Grants available to help childcare agencies through pandemic
The Associated Press (07/01/2020)
The Associated Press (07/01/2020)
Texas: Texans urge state education board to expand sexual education standards and include LGBTQ information
The Texas Tribune (06/29/2020) Aliyya Swaby
The Texas Tribune (06/29/2020) Aliyya Swaby
Utah: Utah’s governor won’t ease coronavirus restrictions for two weeks, and may let Salt Lake County require face masks
The Salt Lake Tribune (06/25/2020) Sean P. Means
The Salt Lake Tribune (06/25/2020) Sean P. Means
Vermont: Fire officials remind Vermonters fireworks are illegal to set off without permit
WCAX (07/03/2020) Kevin Gaiss
[Editor’s note: Read Vermont statutes on explosives and fireworks.]
WCAX (07/03/2020) Kevin Gaiss
[Editor’s note: Read Vermont statutes on explosives and fireworks.]
Virginia: New Virginia laws on guns, gambling, statues, weed possession start Wednesday
WTOP (06/30/2020) Neal Augenstein
[Editor’s note: Read Senate Bill 868, the Virginia Values Act, a sexual and gender identity anti-discrimination law; House Bill 66, which caps health insurance prices on insulin; and Senate Bill 1015, which covers medical cannabis programs.]
WTOP (06/30/2020) Neal Augenstein
[Editor’s note: Read Senate Bill 868, the Virginia Values Act, a sexual and gender identity anti-discrimination law; House Bill 66, which caps health insurance prices on insulin; and Senate Bill 1015, which covers medical cannabis programs.]
Washington: Washington law schools form task force, addressing racial discrimination in state’s courts
KXLY (07/02/2020) Connor Sarles
KXLY (07/02/2020) Connor Sarles
West Virginia: Passage of 2016 fireworks law ignites increase in fireworks-related injuries in West Virginia
My Buckhannon (06/25/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 2852 and the National Institutes of Health’s recent study on policy and fireworks injuries.]
My Buckhannon (06/25/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read House Bill 2852 and the National Institutes of Health’s recent study on policy and fireworks injuries.]
Wisconsin: As evictions spike, here’s how Milwaukee organizations are doing what they can to help
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (06/24/2020) Talis Shelbourne
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (06/24/2020) Talis Shelbourne
Wyoming: Federal relief funds could help boost state’s broadband capacity
Wyoming Tribune Eagle (06/28/2020) Tom Coulter
[Editor’s note: Learn more about how technology can be used to improve public health.]
Wyoming Tribune Eagle (06/28/2020) Tom Coulter
[Editor’s note: Learn more about how technology can be used to improve public health.]
District of Columbia: D.C. Council passes emergency police-reform bill; but delays shrinking size of MPD
DCist (06/09/2020) Martin Austermuhle
DCist (06/09/2020) Martin Austermuhle
American Samoa: PPP flexibility bill for small businesses passed in both U.S. House and Senate
Samoa News (06/05/2020)
Samoa News (06/05/2020)
Guam: $10M aid program, other bills now law
The Guam Daily Post (06/30/2020) John O’Connor
[Editor’s note: Read Public Law 35-94[PDF – 3.58MB].]
The Guam Daily Post (06/30/2020) John O’Connor
[Editor’s note: Read Public Law 35-94[PDF – 3.58MB].]
Northern Mariana Islands: WIA is awarded $1.5M grant to offer temporary jobs
Saipan Tribune (06/25/2020)
Saipan Tribune (06/25/2020)
Puerto Rico: Worsening drought forces state of emergency in Puerto Rico
The Associated Press (06/29/2020) Danica Coto
[Editor’s note: Read more about the public health implications of severe droughts.]
The Associated Press (06/29/2020) Danica Coto
[Editor’s note: Read more about the public health implications of severe droughts.]
United States Virgin Islands: Bryan announces health care reforms for territory
The Virgin Islands Daily News (06/16/2020) A.J. Rao
[Editor’s note: Read the announcement.]
The Virgin Islands Daily News (06/16/2020) A.J. Rao
[Editor’s note: Read the announcement.]
Tribal: Court rules to cancel energy lease on land sacred to tribes
The Associated Press (06/16/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the case of Solenex LLC v. David Bernhardt, et al.]
The Associated Press (06/16/2020)
[Editor’s note: Read the case of Solenex LLC v. David Bernhardt, et al.]
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