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. Some of the emergency laws issued during the pandemic will last a while longer. *;`JuOvYSWS./]D`|y}%1.Cs5 \2\9nfqhvWeFkgEgJ!/Lyx{9vGKME;K8'!mt>b --p]l;[rT4pt +o}s61q[S^eenrR;80.M3=EFpNl,"TM2Pzy+QoAhO? 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). endobj Executive Directives. *ucUZvW_?.jQ;` 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: Perhaps most noteworthy, the Order expands existing face covering requirements to now broadly require face coverings indoors (removing limiting language only requiring indoor face coverings where social distancing was not possible or duties were customer-facing) and also now requires face coverings outdoors (yet only where social distancing is not able to be maintained). Analysis and commentary by Reed Smith attorneys on developments in employment and labor law. An Agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 2 0 obj hide caption. stream Maryland and Virginia have already fully lifted capacity restrictions on indoor and outdoor spaces, and mask mandates are now a thing of the past. 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. Some items in the public domain. Residents On What Black Love Means To Them, This gas station restaurant is serving some of the D.C. region's best Taiwanese food, Metro's 8000 series trains will have more room for bikes and strollers, Anacostia Arts Center redevelopment comes into focus with $2 million boost, Some face homelessness when leaving foster care, despite D.C. having housing vouchers, D.C. bill that aims to aid restaurants facing higher delivery app fees in limbo. 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. The Centers for Disease Control is still requiring masks be worn on planes, trains, buses and all public transportation across the country. 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 Orders. Executive Orders and Directives in effect that were issued by former Governors of Virginia can be viewed here. All executive orders issued by Governor Youngkin are accessible on the Executive Actions page of the Governor's website, Reinvigorating Job Growth by Removing Burdensome Regulations from Virginias Business Community, Protecting Ratepayers from the Rising Cost of Living Due to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, Recognizing the Value of Recycling and Waste Reduction[replaces EO77issued by Governor Northam in 2021], Designation of Executive Branch Officers and Employees Required to File Financial Disclosure Statements, Development and Review of State Agency Regulations [replaces EO14 issued by Governor Northam in 2018]. endstream endobj 35 0 obj <>stream 72 imposing new requirements to combat the spread of COVID-19. 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. endobj 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. Governor Ralph Northam today lifted Virginias universal indoor mask mandate to align withnew guidancefrom the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ED-10 1-4 Exemptions Certain persons are exempt from the Order: (a) health care or medial The CDC has said that fully vaccinated individuals can safely go without a mask both indoors and outdoors. Executive Order 41 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | VDEM wY@k-jln3Lj{=G^6\oOJy%/t[p]dK3 ,\HE1a]KXM/TE^neSkbj:T\ ,arf GX+jfaPcq2bA! On May 28, 2021, the governor lifted social distancing and capacity restrictions through Executive Order 79. Proclamations and Executive Orders What does this mean for the public health response? 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. <>/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>> But gym-goers may no The state of emergency in Virginia will remain in place at least through June 30 to provide flexibility for local government and support ongoing COVID-19 vaccination efforts. "So it won't change anything about our commitment and ability to go out and do mobile vaccinations, continue to do innovative pop up efforts in conjunction with partners who are going other types of eventsWe will continue this through the summer and fall as long as it takes to ensure we're keeping Virginia safe. As of July 1, 2021, the State of Emergency declared in response to COVID-19 has expired and all Executive Orders imposing COVID-19 restrictions are either expired or terminated. 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. {k|(T+-f4,MGQm[n Northam's spokesperson Alena Yarmosky did not specifically confirm that the executive order will be ending, but wrote in an email, "Absent a state of emergency, the Governor's Executive Orders govern the operation of state agencies and the conduct of state employees, not private contracts.". Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose. Having trouble with our website? virginia executive order 79 expiration But there's an exception during the public health emergency. Executive orders issued by Governor Ralph Northam are available in the Blue Book of the Commonwealth of Virginia. % %PDF-1.3 Executive Branch - Virginia Resources - Guides at Georgetown Law Library Peter Afriyie/WAMU/DCist hide caption, 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. The updates to Virginia's mask policy are reflected in amendments to Executive Order Seventy-Two and will become effective at midnight tonight along with previously announced changes to mitigation measures. PDF Number Seventy-nine (2021) and Order of Public Health Emergency Ten <>>>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Contents 2 0 R /Parent 214 0 R /Type/Page/CropBox[ 0 0 612 792]/Rotate 0/Annots 26 0 R /Tabs/S>> Executive Orders | State Government Relations, U.Va. The Order also waives Va. Code 18.2-422 until March 12, 2021, which imposes criminal penalties for wearing a mask in public. 4 0 obj 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. Virginia employers should review these updated requirements immediately to determine whether their operations are impacted. authority vested in me by Article V of the Constitution of Virginia and by 44-146.17 of the Code, I declare that a limited state of emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Virginia. View the video message from Governor Northam, The full text of Executive Order 72, which takes effect onMay 15, can be found, The full text of Executive Order 79, which takes effect onMay 28, can be found. The Governor usually issues an Executive Order to accomplish a specific purpose. endobj April 19, 2023 Backed by a new donation from JP Morgan Chase & Co., the Anacostia Arts Center is ramping up a major transformation. 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). %PDF-1.6 % Equal Opportunity [replaces EO1 issued by Governor McAuliffe in 2014], Supporting the Critical Role of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality in Protection of Virginia's Air, Water, and Public Health, Parental Leave for Commonwealth Employees, Establishment of the Governor's Conservation Cabinet: A United Effort to Protect and Conserve Virginia's Natural Resources, Increasing Virginia's Resilience to Sea Level Rise and Natural Hazards, Establishing the Governor's Affordable Housing Priorities to Address Virginia's Unmet Housing Needs, Advancing Equity for Small-, Women-, Minority-, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses in State Contracting, Emergency Preparedness Responsibilities of State Agencies and Public Institutions of Higher Education, Expanding Access to Clean Energy and Growing the Clean Energy Jobs of the Future, Floodplain Management Requirements and Planning Standards for State Agencies, Institutions, and Property, Expanding Opportunities for Virginians with Disabilities [replaces EO46 issued by Governor McAuliffe in 2015], SECOND AMENDED: Licensing of Health Care Professionals in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), AMENDED: Access to Medicaid-Covered Health Care Services in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), AMENDED: Further Clarification of Certain Immunity from Liability for Healthcare Providers in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Establishment of Juneteenth as a State Holiday, Executive orders in effect issued by former Governors are available through theLibrary of Virginia website, Personnel Directive Prohibiting the Receipt of Certain Gifts; Establishment of Executive Branch Ethics Commission, Advancing Equity for Small, Women, and Minority Owned Businesses [replaces EO33 issued by Governor Kaine in 2006], Establishing the New Virginia Economy Workforce Initiative, Establishing the New Virginia Economy Strategic Plan and Steering Committee, Facilitating Employee Workplace Giving and Volunteerism, Marriage Equality in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Conserving Energy and Reducing Consumption in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Implementation of "Ban the Box" Hiring Policies in the Commonwealth, Establishing the Virginia Environmental Literacy Challenge, Governor's Council on Youth Entrepreneurship, Expanding Registered Apprenticeships in Virginia, Equal Opportunity and Access for All Virginians in State Contracting and Public Services, Advancing Virginias Preservation Stewardship, Executive Order on Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly (the 2017 Appropriation Act), Establishing the Task Force on Public Safety Preparedness and Response to Civil Unrest, Establishing the Chief Job Creation Officer and the Governors Economic Development and Job Creation Commission, State Employee Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline, Establishing the Domestic Violence Prevention and Response Advisory Board, Continuing the Statewide Agencies Radio System (Stars), Promulgation of the 2012 Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, Supporting Virginians with Disabilities in the Commonwealth's Workforce Importance of Employment for Virginians with Disabilities, Ensuring Access to Prescription Drugs for Medicare Beneficiaries, Cabinet Responsibility for the Departments of Minority Business Enterprise, Banning Smoking in State Offices and Vehicles, Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Health Care, Protecting the Security of Sensitive Individual Information in Executive Branch Operations, Establishing Preparedness Initiatives in State Government, Reporting Critical Safety Data to the Central Criminal Records Exchange, Promulgation of the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Operations Plan, Directing the Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services of the Department of General Services to Accept and Store Physical Evidence Recovery Kits Received from Health Care Providers, Establishing the Virginia Health Information Technology Advisory Commission, Establishing the Governors Advisory Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments, One Virginia, One Future: Establishing the Governors Economic Development Strategic Planning Council, Rescinding and Reissuing Certain Executive Orders, Supporting State Employees Who Are Called to Active Duty, Creation of the Office of the Inspector General and Working Group on Budget Reform, Virginias Secure Commonwealth Initiative, Managing the Commonwealths Real Estate Holdings, Purchase, Assignment and Use of State-Owned Vehicles, Adoption of the National Incident Management System and Use of the National Preparedness Goal for Preventing, Responding to and Recovering from Crisis Events in the Commonwealth, 2023 By the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, Executive Actions page of the Governor's website, Blue Book of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
