Alaska
City of Nome
On June 28, 2021, the Common Council voted to extend its emergency ordinance through September 30, 2021.
Arizona
Safety Precautions
On July 2, 2021, Gov. Doug Ducey rescinded twenty-five COVID-19 pandemic related executive orders.
California
City of Santa Monica
On June 24, 2021, Interim City Manager John Jalili announced their eviction moratorium was extended to September 30, 2021.
Colorado
Boulder County
On June 25, 2021, The Smoke-Free Ordinance for unincorporated Boulder County has been updated to align with the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act and to protect people from second-hand smoke to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in Boulder County, including unincorporated areas.
City of Denver
Effective July 1, 2021, the City’s “Bring your own Bag” ordinance begins. Customers are required to provide their own bag or pay a fee.
Connecticut
Smoking on Premises
Effective October 1, 2021, the state smoking law is amended requiring employers (5 or more employees) to prohibit smoking, the use of electronic nicotine, cannabis delivery systems and vapor products in any area of any business facility under its control. CT S.B. 1201A
Florida
Telephone Solicitation
On June 29, 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis amended existing statute FL C.S./S.B. 1120 prohibiting the making, knowing or allowing of a sales call to be made if the call involves an automated system for the selection or dialing of telephone numbers or the playing of a recorded message when a connection is completed to a number called without the prior express written consent of the called party.
Hillsborough County
On July 1, 2021, County Administrator Bonnie Wise extended the emergency declaration through July 8, 2021.
Illinois
City of Chicago
On June 25, 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an ordinance requiring hotels to offer displaced employees their previous positions before hiring replacement workers.
City of Chicago
On July 25, 2021, Mayor Lori Lightfoot signed an ordinance providing new wage theft protections and expands the covered reasons for use of paid sick leave.
Lake County
On July 1, 2021, the County instituted a $.04 per gallon gas tax to provide transportation infrastructure investment.
Indiana
On June 30, 2021, Gov. Eric Holcomb extended the State’s Covid-19 emergency until July 30, 2021.
Marion County
Effective July 1, 2021, the County’s COVID-19 restrictions were rescinded allowing businesses to open at 100% capacity.
Minnesota
Safety Precautions
On July 29, 2021, Gov. Tim Walz announced an end effective to the State’s COVID-19 peacetime emergency per vote by the Minnesota House and Senate.
Missouri
Taxes
On June 30, 2021, Gov. Mike Parsons signed S.B. 153 & 97, allowing Missouri and local jurisdictions to collect a use tax from online retailers who sell and deliver more than $100,000 in tangible goods to consumers in the state annually.
Montana
Safety Precautions
On June 30, 2021, Gov. Greg Gianforte ended the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Cannabis
Effective January 1, 2022, the definition of lawful product will include marijuana, thereby prohibiting discrimination against an individual for its use. The definition of a debilitating condition is also amended to remove “any other medical condition or treatment for a medical condition approved by the Montana legislature”. MT H.B. 701
New Jersey
Safety Precautions
On June 30, 2021, Gov. Phil Murphy signed NJ S-2682/A-4016 creating the New Jersey Rare Disease Council.
Jersey City
On July 1, 2021, the City Council voted to mandate that bathrooms in the city with just one stall or toilet be gender neutral.
Texas
Safety Precautions
On July 1, 2021, Gov. Greg Abbott renewed his COVID-19 disaster declaration.
Data Breach Notification
Effective September 1, 2021, the State’s data breach notice that is required to be sent to the state attorney general must include the number of affected residents that have been sent a disclosure of the breach by mail or other direct method of communication at the time of notification. TX H.B. 3746
Washington
King County
On June 29, 2021, the County Council approved tenant protections that require a landlord to have just causes to evict or end a lease.
Grant County
On July 1, 2021, the County announced that its mask requirement had been rescinded.