Legislative Updates By State
By: Birch

As of: April 20, 2021

Alaska

City of Anchorage

On April 12, 2021, the City Assembly approved an extension to the City’s declaration of emergency until June 11, 2021.

California

Redwood City

On April 12, 2021, the City Council voted to require drug and grocery stores with more than 750 employees nationwide, to pay employees that interact with the public an extra $5.00 in hazard pay.

California

City of Berkeley

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage increases to $16.32 per hour from $16.07 per hour.

California

City of San Francisco

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage increases to $16.32 per hour from $16.07 per hour.

California

City of Milpitas

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage increases to $15.65 per hour from $15.40 per hour.

California

City of Emeryville

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage increases to $17.34 per hour from $16.84 per hour.

Colorado

Safety Precautions

On April 13, 2021, the State updated its Dial Dashboard indicating where each county falls in the State’s reopening plan.

Colorado

Safety Precautions

On April 14, 2021, Gov. Jared Polis announced an extension of the State’s COVID-19 emergency order.

Colorado

City & County of Denver

On April 14, 2021, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced the outdoor mask requirement has ended. Offices, retail, and manufacturing businesses can operate at 75% capacity, restaurants and gyms are permitted to open with 100% capacity.

Delaware

Safety Precautions

On April 16, 2021, Gov. John Carney extended the State’s emergency declaration through May 16, 2021.

Florida

Alachua County

On April 12, 2021, County Commissioners approved an extension of the County’s mask mandate until May 12, 2021.

Florida

Collier County

On April 13, 2021 the County Commission announced that its mask requirement for individuals was terminated.

Florida

City of North Miami Beach

On April 8, 2021, the City Commission voted to adopt Juneteenth (June 19) as an official holiday.

Florida

Palm Beach County

On April 14, 2021, Mayor Dave Kerner extended the County’s mask requirement for an additional thirty days.

Georgia

Cherokee County

The County announced that their online portal was available for residents looking for rental assistance due to the Coronavirus. Click here to apply.

Illinois

Kane County

On April 13, 2021, the County Board rescinded an ordinance that prohibited cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas and approved regulations for adult use cannabis establishments.

Indiana

St. Joseph County

On April 13, 2021, the County Council voted to extend ordinances that allow the County to levy fines on businesses that do not adhere to their mask requirements.

Iowa

Jackson County

On April 13, 2021, the Board of Supervisors approved an extension of its mask mandate until June 1, 2021.

Kansas

Douglas County

On April 14, 2021, the County Commission approved an extension of its mask mandate through May 26, 2021.

Kansas

Shawnee County

On April 15, 2021, the County Commission voted to not extend the County’s mask mandate.

Kentucky

Business Operations

On April 12, 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that when 2.5 million Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the State will remove most capacity restrictions. 

Maine

Safety Precautions

On April 14, 2021, Gov. Janet Mills extended the State of Civil Emergency until May 13, 2021.

Michigan

Safety Precautions

On April 13, 2021, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended workplace coronavirus restrictions for an additional six months. Employers are required to create a preparedness plan, have procedures for dealing with infected employees and procedures for cleaning and disinfection. In addition, employers prohibit office work if employees’ jobs can feasibly be done remotely.

Michigan

Unemployment Benefits

Effective April 17, 2021, the Extended Benefits program ends due to the State’s unemployment rate dropping below 6.5% over the last three months.

Minnesota

Safety Precautions

On April 14, 2021, the Executive Council expanded Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers for an additional thirty days.

Minnesota

City of Minneapolis

Effective May 1, 2021, the Hospitality Worker Right to Recall takes effect requiring hospitality and event centers employers to recall employees, if and when they are needed in reverse order of seniority. 

Mississippi

Adams County

On April 19, 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted to terminate the County’s mask requirement effective May 1, 2021.

Missouri

Boone County

On April 13, 2021, Health director Stephanie Browning announced that the County extended its health order until May 12, 2021.

Montana

Safety Precautions

On April 13, 2021, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced that he would not permit State entities to require any sort of Vaccine passport.

Montana

Safety Precautions

On April 19, 2021, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed legislation allowing local elected officials to change or rescind health mandates made by local health boards.

Nevada

Safety Precautions

On April 13, 2021, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that effective May 1, 2021, the State’s social distancing requirements will be ended. The State’s mask mandate will remain enforce.

New Hampshire

Safety Precautions

On April 15, 2021, Gov. Chris Sununu announced that the State’s mask requirement would not be renewed on April 16, 2021.

New Hampshire

Schools

Effective April 19, 2021, Gov. Chris Sununu requires all public school to open for in-person classes. Parents retain the option of having students attend class remotely.

New Jersey

Safety Precautions

On April 15, 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order extending the public Health Emergency until May 15, 2021.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

On April 13, 2021, the City Council voted to extend its mask mandate through April 30, 2021.

Rhode Island

Safety Precautions

On April 14, 2021, Gov. Dan McKee announced that he extended the State’s COVID-19 emergency order through May 13, 2021.

 

South Carolina

Beaufort County

On April 12, 2021, the County Council voted against extending its mask mandate in unincorporated sections of the county.

South Carolina

City of Charleston

On April 13, 2021, the City Council approved an extension of its mask requirement until May 13, 2021.

Tennessee

Sevier County

County Mayor Larry Waters announced that the County’s mask mandate would not be renewed on April 15, 2021. 

Virginia

Minimum Wage

Effective May 1, 2021, the State minimum wage is raised to $9.50 per from $7.25 per hour. Minimum wage for tipped employees is raised to $7.37 from $5.12.

Washington

Cowlitz County

On April 12, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the County was returning to Phase 2 of the State’s reopening plan.

Washington

Pierce County

On April 12, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the County was returning to Phase 2 of the State’s reopening plan.

Washington

Pierce County

On April 12, 2021, the County Council voted to enact an emergency ordinance designed to provide grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses affected by Covid-19. Information on the program can be found by clicking here.

Washington

Whitman County

On April 12, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the County was returning to Phase 2 of the State’s reopening plan.

Washington

Columbia County

On April 14, 2021, the County Commissioners voted to approve an ordinance clarifying that an individual must “knowingly” possess illicit drugs on their person to be arrested and charged. Knowingly possessing illegal drugs will be considered a gross misdemeanor, as opposed to state law bringing a Class C felony.

Washington D.C.

Minimum Wage

Effective July 1, 2021, the District’s minimum wage is increased to $15.20 up from $15.00 due to an annual inflation adjustment. The minimum wage for tipped employees increases from $5.00 to $5.05.

Wisconsin

Business Operations

On April 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin announced that Gov. Tony Evers does not have the ability to issue capacity guidelines for businesses without legislative approval.

Wyoming

Teton County 

On April 14, 2021, District Health Officer Travis Riddell, MD extended the County’s health order through May 17, 2021.