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Compilation* of COVID-19 Legislation & Government Updates
April 17, 2020
Americas ________________________________________________________________________________ 2
Brazil __________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
United States (Federal) ____________________________________________________________________________ 2
United States (State Specific) _______________________________________________________________________ 3
EMEA ___________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Austria _________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Belgium ________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
EU _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
Greece _________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Oman __________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Qatar __________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Saudi Arabia ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Spain __________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
UK ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Asia ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Australia _______________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Korea __________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
New Zealand ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Philippines ______________________________________________________________________________________ 8
International _____________________________________________________________________________ 9
APPENDIX 1: U.S. State Pending Legislation Compilation ________________________________________ 10
APPENDIX 2: Global Coronavirus Response Tracker, Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS) _________ 36
APPENDIX 3: Global Data Privacy & Security Guidance on Handling Personal Data During a Pandemic
Tracker by PRACTICAL LAW ________________________________________________________________ 49
*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
BRAZIL
Banco Central do Brasil delayed1 the entry into force of the regulations on internal policies, procedures and controls to be
adopted by the regulated institutions in preventing the use of the financial system for the practice of crimes of
"laundering" or concealment of assets, rights and values and financing of terrorism (PLDFT). Banco Central do Brasil also
adjusted2 the regulation of the Special Temporary Liquidity Line backed by Guaranteed Financial Bills (LTEL-LFG), the
maximum limit on loans taken by cooperative banks will become 100% of the Adjusted Shareholders' Equity calculated
based on the Combined Balance Sheets of the Cooperative Systems. This seeks to give the same treatment to cooperative
banks as that accorded to prudential banking conglomerates. The period for disclosing the “Pillar 3 Report”, referring to
the base dates of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020, was increased3 from 60 to 90 days.
UNITED STATES (FEDERAL)
The White House released the Guidelines4 for Opening up America Again, offering guidance to state and local officials on
a three-phase approach to reopening their economies.
The Senate adjourned a pro-forma session yesterday without agreeing on an emergency bill5 to replenish the Paycheck
Protection Plan. The Trump administration and Congressional Democrats will continue discussions to hammer out a deal
through the weekend.
On a call with caucus members, House Rules Committee Chairman Jim McGovern suggested a temporary rules change6
that would allow for remote voting on coronavirus-related legislation.
1
“Circulars approved at the Board Meeting”, Central Bank of Brazil, April 15, 2020,
https://www.bcb.gov.br/detalhenoticia/17048/nota
2
“Circulars approved at the Board Meeting”, Central Bank of Brazil, April 15, 2020,
https://www.bcb.gov.br/detalhenoticia/17048/nota
3
“Circulars approved at the Board Meeting”, Central Bank of Brazil, April 15, 2020,
https://www.bcb.gov.br/detalhenoticia/17048/nota
4
“Opening Up America Again”, Whitehouse.gov, https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/
5
“Senate misses deadline, but talks on loans go on”, The Hill, April 17, 2020, https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/493250-senate-
misses-deadline-but-talks-on-loans-go-on
6
“Senior Democrat backs House rules change to allow for proxy voting”, Politico, April 16, 2020,
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/16/jim-mcgovern-proxy-voting-congress-190987
2UNITED STATES (STATE SPECIFIC)
As of 8am EST on April 17, 2020, there are 313 pending
COVID-19 Legislations throughout 28 states. A total of
746 COVID-19 related bills have been enacted and
proposed in the U.S. The high level summaries are
included below.
Further session postponements: CT, RI, SC
New tax deadline extensions announced: AK, IA,
MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, WI
New revenue projections or insight into potential
revenue shortfalls: DE, IN, MD, PA
Budget cuts being considered: AR, HI
Colorado: Spending cuts initiated for current fiscal
year
Kentucky: Legislature overrode governor's line-item
vetoes to budget and revenue bills
Louisiana: Considering a special session
Rhode Island: State financial planning meetings to occur in April and May
Virginia: Governor has issued line-item amendments to the FY 2021-22 budget, including spending freezes
Wisconsin: Special session held April 14-15
District of Columbia: DC will not seek to establish nexus for business tax purposes for employees temporarily
teleworking in the District due to the coronavirus
As of April 16, 2020, at least 23 legislatures (Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,
Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New
York, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virgin Island) 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).
3EMEA
AUSTRIA
2020/04/15 FMA extends ban on short selling of certain financial instruments listed on Vienna Stock Exchange, while
also modifying it7
Extended the ban on short sales in certain financial instruments listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. This is an extension
of a measure enacted on March 18, 2020. The ban was extended through May 18, 2020. The ban now applies to all net
short positions, and will take effect on April 16, 2020.
BELGIUM
2020/04/15 Renewal of the Prohibition of Short Selling8
FSMA announces a renewal of the prohibition of short selling and similar transactions on the regulated market of Euronext
Brussels, pursuant to Article 20 of the Regulation (EU) no. 236/2012 of the European Parliament (SSR). The prohibition will
apply from April 17, 2020 through May 18, 2020.
EU
2020/04/16 ESMA agrees to five short selling bans on national competent authorities due to coronavirus (COVID-19)9
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued an official opinion agreeing to the renewal of the
emergency restrictions on five short selling and similar transactions by the Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA) of Austria, the
Financial Securities and Markets Authority (FSMA) of Belgium, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) of France, the
Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) of Greece and the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) of
Spain. All five national competent authorities (NCA) imposed restrictions in March 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-
19) pandemic, which were due to expire in April 2020. The NCAs decided to renew the restrictions until 18 May with the
possibility of further extension, as approved by ESMA. The restrictions may be lifted before the deadline if the risks of a
loss of market confidence is reduced.
2020/04/16 ECB banking supervision provides temporary relief for capital requirements for market risk10
The European Central Bank (ECB) today announced a temporary reduction in capital requirements for market risk, by
allowing banks to adjust the supervisory component of the following requirements:
ECB temporarily allows lower capital requirements for market risk
Move aims to maintain market-making activities and market liquidity
ECB to review decision after six months
7
“FMA extends ban on short selling of certain financial instruments listed on Vienna Stock Exchange, while also modifying it”,
Financial Market Supervision in Austria, April 15, 2020, https://www.fma.gv.at/en/fma-extends-ban-on-short-selling-of-
certain-financial-instruments-listed-on-vienna-stock-exchange-while-also-modifying-it/
8
“Renewal of the Prohibition of Short Selling”, Financial Services and Markets Authority, April 15, 2020,
https://www.fsma.be/nl/news/renewal-prohibition-short-selling
9
“ESMA agrees to five short selling bans on national competent authorities due to coronavirus (COVID-19)”, European Securities and
Markets Authority, April 15, 2020, https://www.esma.europa.eu/press-news/esma-news/esma-issues-positive-opinions-
short-selling-bans-austrian-fma-belgian-fsma
10
“ECB banking supervision provides temporary relief for capital requirements for market risk”, European Central Bank, Banking
Supervision, https://www.bankingsupervision.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2020/html/ssm.pr200416~ecf270bca8.en.html
42020/04/16 EIB Group establishes EUR 25 billion guarantee fund to deploy new investments in response to COVID-19
crisis11
Following a recommendation by the Eurogroup on 9 April, the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB)
today backed the creation of a €25 billion European COVID-19 guarantee fund. The fund will enable the EIB Group to scale
up its support for European companies up to an additional €200 billion – with a focus on SMEs.
GREECE
2020/04/15 Hellenic Capital Market Commission renews ban on short sales (Greek)12
The HCMC has renewed the ban on short sales and net short positions on the Athens Exchange. The ban applies to sales
of shares covered by subsequent intraday purchases, and all related instruments relevant to the calculation of the net
short position. It will go into force on April 25, 2020, and end at midnight on May 18, 2020.
OMAN
2020/04/16 CMA issues virtual meeting guidelines13
Oman's Capital Market Authority (CMA) has issued new virtual general meeting guidelines. The guidelines apply to
meetings of Public Joint Stock Companies and Investment Funds. In addition to Oman Capital Market Authority Decision
No. E/25/2020, the Authority has issued Oman Capital Market Authority Decision No. E/8/202014 which explains the
procedures to be followed in organizing these general meeting.
QATAR
2020/04/16 Qatar's Commerce and Industry Ministry has issued Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 4/2020 on e-voting in
the general assembly meetings of public and private companies (Lexis Middle East)15
Under the Decision, these companies can hold general assembly meetings remotely. They can also conduct e-voting on
general assembly decisions providing it is done in line with the appropriate rules and regulations.
11
“EIB Group establishes EUR 25 billion guarantee fund to deploy new investments in response to COVID-19 crisis”, European
Investment Bank, April 16, 2020, https://www.eib.org/en/press/all/2020-100-eib-group-establishes-eur-25-billion-
guarantee-fund-to-deploy-new-investments-in-response-to-covid-19-crisis
12
“Hellenic Capital Market Commission renews ban on short sales”, Hellenic Capital Market Commission, April 15, 2020,
http://www.hcmc.gr/vdrv/elib/a66a3fba6-8482-4260-a1f4-e7a639aa7cfa--1850842569-0
13
“CMA issues virtual meeting guidelines”, Capital Market Authority, April 16,
https://www.cma.gov.om/Home/CircularFileDownlad/6419
14
“Public Joint Stock Companies; and Investment Funds”, Capital Market Authority, April 16, 2020,
https://www.cma.gov.om/Home/CircularFileDownlad/6419
15
“Qatar's Commerce and Industry Ministry has issued Qatar Ministerial Decision No. 4/2020 on e-voting in the general assembly
meetings of public and private companies”, Lexis Middle East, April 16, 2020, https://myshearman.com/services/RIS-
Library/London/Documents/LexisMEToolkit.pdf
5SAUDI ARABIA
2020/04/15 King issues new package to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus16
Saudi Arabia's King has announced a new financial support package that has been approved. The 50 billion Riyal package
includes financial support, exemptions, relief measures and accelerating payment of private sector dues. It is the second
financial support package to be announced by the Saudi authorities. The King has also extended a discount of 30% for
electricity bills for consumers in the commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors for two months.
SPAIN
2020/04/15 Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores extends ban on net short positions by one month (Spanish)17
The ban applies to positions taken on Spanish trading venues (Stock Exchanges, the Alternative Stock Market, and MAB).
The ban takes effect from April 18, 2020, and will remain in force through May 18, 2020.
UK
2020/04/16 Further Details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loans Scheme Announced Ahead of Launch18
Further details of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CLBILS) have been announced ahead of its
launch on Monday, 20 April 2020.
The restriction of the scheme to businesses with turnovers of no more than £500 million has been removed. All firms with
a turnover of more than £45 million will now be able to apply for up to £25 million of finance, and up to £50 million for
firms with a turnover of more than £250 million.
2020/04/15 FCA expectations regarding funds in light of coronavirus (COVID-19)19
The FCA has updated its expectations regarding funds during the COVID-19 outbreak. The update concerns paper-based
and manual processes, unitholders dealing in units in authorized funds by post, fax or other physical means and what
alternative fund managers should do if dealing by those means becomes impossible.
2020/04/16 Companies House support for businesses hit by COVID-1920
Changes announced today will help businesses avoid being struck off the Companies House register as they deal with the
impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
See Appendix 2 for Coronavirus Response Tracker Details from Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS).
16
“King issues new package to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus”, Saudi Gazette, April 15, 2020,
http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/591904
17
“Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores extends ban on net short positions by one month”, The National Securities Market
Commission, April 15, 2020, https://www.cnmv.es/portal/verDoc.axd?t=%7Bc74b6335-d151-4fe1-993f-b29c0bb67382%7D
18
“Further Details of Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loans Scheme Announced Ahead of Launch”, Gov.uk, April 16, 2020,
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-expands-loan-scheme-for-large-businesses
19
“FCA expectations regarding funds in light of coronavirus (COVID-19)”, Financial Conduct Authority, April 6, 2020,
https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/fca-expectations-regarding-funds-coronavirus
20
“Companies House support for businesses hit by COVID-19”, Gov.uk, April 16, 2020,
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/companies-house-support-for-businesses-hit-by-covid-19
6ASIA
AUSTRALIA
2020/04/16 APRA announces new commencement dates for prudential and reporting standards21
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced new commencement dates for six prudential and
reporting standards that have been finalized but are yet to fully come into effect.
It follows last month’s announcement that APRA was suspending the majority of its planned policy and supervision
initiatives22 in response to COVID-19. At the time, APRA foreshadowed it would also consider adjusting implementation
dates for policy initiatives that had been finalized but not yet commenced.
KOREA
2020/04/16 FSC approves revised rules on misconduct in financial services23
The FSC has adopted revised rules and regulations for the examination and sanctions on financial institutions particularly
regarding rules on exemption from sanctions and requests for regulatory interpretation and no-action letters.
NEW ZEALAND
2020/04/16 Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Zealand—‘Safe harbor’ for company directors and business debt
hibernation—what do these proposed changes mean for you and your business? (LexisPSL)24
Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: Last month, Dentons Kensington Swan predicted that the New Zealand government
would relax reckless trading rules and introduce a safe harbor for directors in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic. The government’s recent announcement of a temporary safe harbor for directors and the business debt
hibernation scheme is a positive step to help struggling businesses and company directors under pressure. We examine
these changes in more detail. Written by James McMillan, David Shillson and Mark Broad of Dentons Kensington Swan.
21
“APRA announces new commencement dates for prudential and reporting standards”, The Australian Prudential Regulation
Authority, April 16, 2020, https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-announces-new-commencement-dates-
for-prudential-and-reporting-standards
22
“APRA adapts 2020 agenda to prioritize COVID-19 response”, The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, March 23, 2020,
https://www.apra.gov.au/news-and-publications/apra-adapts-2020-agenda-to-prioritise-covid-19-response
23
“FSC approves revised rules on misconduct in financial services”, Financial Services Commission, April 16, 2020,
http://www.fsc.go.kr/downManager?bbsid=BBS0048&no=151497
24
“Coronavirus (COVID-19) New Zealand—‘Safe harbour’ for company directors and business debt hibernation—what do these
proposed changes mean for you and your business?”, LexisPSL, April 16, 2020, https://myshearman.com/services/RIS-
Library/London/Documents/Coronavirus%20(COVID-19)%20New%20Zealand—
‘Safe%20harbour’%20for%20company%20d.pdf
7PHILIPPINES
2020/04/16 Monetary Board Cuts Policy Rate by 50 Basis Points, Approves Package of Measures to Support MSMEs25
In its meeting on 16 April 2020, the Monetary Board assessed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippine
economy. During the meeting, the Monetary Board decided to cut the interest rate on the BSP’s overnight reverse
repurchase (RRP) facility by 50 basis points (bps) to 2.75 percent, effective Friday, 17 April 2020. The interest rates on the
overnight lending and deposit facilities were reduced to 3.25 percent and 2.25 percent, respectively.
25
“Monetary Board Cuts Policy Rate by 50 Basis Points, Approves Package of Measures to Support MSMEs”, The Central Bank of the
Republic of the Philippines, April 16, 2020, http://www.bsp.gov.ph/publications/media.asp?id=5358
8INTERNATIONAL
2020/04/13 The Financial Reporting Implications of COVID-1926
The International Federation of Accountants has published guidance on the financial reporting implications of COVID-19.
The guidance includes how companies should assess COVID-19 events after the reporting period, how companies should
assess going concern and what other significant effects on accounting and reporting.
2020/04/15 World Bank Prices a Euro 3 billion 8-Year Benchmark to Support Programs in Member Countries27
The World Bank has priced an 8-year EUR 3 billion benchmark bond to support the financing of sustainable projects and
programs in its member countries.
See Appendix 2 for Coronavirus Response Tracker Details from Yale Program on Financial Stability (YPFS).
26
“The Financial Reporting Implications of COVID-19”, International Federation of Accountants, https://www.ifac.org/knowledge-
gateway/supporting-international-standards/discussion/financial-reporting-implications-covid-19
27
“World Bank Prices a Euro 3 billion 8-Year Benchmark to Support Programs in Member Countries”, The World Bank, April 16, 2020,
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/16/world-bank-prices-a-euro-3-billion-8-year-benchmark-to-
support-programs-in-member-countries
9APPENDIX 1: U.S. STATE PENDING LEGISLATION COMPILATION
State Bill Summary Status
Alabama SR 49 Urges Congress to fund additional rental assistance due to coronavirus Adopted
Alabama SJR 40 Urges individuals to fist bump rather than shake hands Enacted
Alabama HB 186 Makes supplemental appropriations; includes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the general fund to the Enacted
Department of Public Health to be used for coronavirus preparedness and response activities
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 HR 107 Urges the promotion, sharing and posting of practices to reduce the spread of infectious diseases Pending
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 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
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 HB 206 Appropriates $4,091,100 from the general fund to the Department of Health and Social Services, division of public Enacted
health, 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 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 SB 241 Extends the March 11, 2020, governor's declaration of a public health disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 Enacted
pandemic; relates to the powers of the director of insurance; relates to standing orders issued by the chief medical officer;
relates to 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 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 234 Appropriates a sum of $8,500,000 to the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for Enacted
payment 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 HCR 17 Suspends a specific rule of the Uniform Rules of the Alaska Legislature, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Pending
Alaska HB 310 Tolls deadlines for action by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska during the public health emergency declaration; Pending
relates 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
10Alaska HB 312 Relates to tolling deadlines for actions by state agencies; relates to income determinations for purposes of Pending
determining 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 2/HB 1001 Creates the COVID 19 Rainy Day Fund; transfers funds to the COVID 19 Rainy Day Fund; declares an emergency Pending
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
Arizona SB 1051 Relates to the Department of Health Services; appropriates $55 million from the budget stabilization fund to the Enacted
public 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 Enacted
funds
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 Enacted
fund will provide economic assistance for housing, the homeless, small businesses, and food bank operations during the
coronavirus public health emergency
Arizona SB 1028 Revises provisions related to enhanced surveillance during a state of emergency. Includes an emerging health threat Pending
as an event the Governor may issue an enhanced surveillance advisory in response to.
Arkansas HR 1001 Provides for a temporary emergency procedure of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-Second General Adopted
Assembly
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 SB 47 Provides for the Administrative Office of the Courts appropriation for the 2020-2021 fiscal year; declares an emergency Pending
due to COVID-19 necessary for the passage of this Act
Arkansas HB 1083 Provides for the Department of Finance and Administration appropriation for the 2020 to 2021 fiscal year; provides Pending
an exemption from the income tax for recovery rebates provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act
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
11Arkansas HB 1082 Provides appropriations for the 2020 to 2021 fiscal year; appropriates $2.1 billion to the Department of Finance and Pending
Administration from the Disaster Assistance Fund for miscellaneous workforce investment programs; appropriates funds from
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for several expenditures, including the Pandemic
Unemployment Compensation Program; authorizes public entities to gather, meet and conduct an open public meeting
through electronic means during a disaster emergency, among other things.
California SB 117 Appropriates $100 million for local education agencies to purchase protective equipment and supplies and labor Enacted
related to cleaning school sites
California SB 89 Appropriates $500 million from the General Fund for purposes related to the COVID-19 Proclamation of Emergency. Enacted
Allows the appropriation to be increased in $50 million increments up to a total to not exceed $1 Billion.
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 915 Prohibits the management of a mobile home park from terminating or attempting to terminate the tenancy of a Pending
resident who is impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic during a declared state of emergency or local emergency
related to the COVID-19 pandemic; provides that a resident impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic shall have a certain amount
of time to notify the management of their need for additional time to pay rent, utilities or other charges
California SB 939 Makes it unlawful to evict the tenant of a commercial property during the COVID-19 Emergency Pending
California SB 943 Authorizes wage replacement benefits to workers who take time off work to care for a minor child whose school has Pending
been closed due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak
California SB 1276 Eliminates the requirement for local domestic violence centers to provide cash or in-kind matches for funds they Pending
receive 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, Pending
while 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
California SB 1435 Requires the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Office of Planning Pending
and Research, to track specified information regarding California opportunity zone investments and to post some of that
information on the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development's internet website, in recognition of the COVID-
19 public health crisis, the importance of keeping people housed to curb the spread of diseases, and to anticipate the need for
affordable housing following major job losses during the COVID-19 emergency
California SB 1088 Would require a city, county, or continuum of care to use at least 12% of specified homelessness prevention or Pending
support 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.
Colorado HJR 1006 Concerns a request to the Supreme Court of the state of Colorado to render its opinion upon a question regarding Adopted
the length of legislative session outlined in the state Constitution
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 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
12District 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 Pending
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 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 734 Provides, on an temporary basis, additional authority to the Mayor and to address critical needs of District residents Pending
Columbia 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
District of PR 781 Declares the existence of an emergency with respect to the need to authorize and approve the borrowing of funds by Pending
Columbia the District through the issuance and sale of the general obligation in an aggregate principle 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 Enacted
Columbia 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.
Florida SR 1934 Declares the Florida State University Seminoles basketball team, by virtue of tremendous skill on the court and the Adopted
heart 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 Eligible for Governor
Department 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 322 An act to amend § 50102 and § 50105 of chapter 50, title 11, Guam code annotated, relative to authorizing I Pending
Maga’Hågan Guåhan to issue direct payments to assist families during 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‐ Pending
19
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 Pending
with 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 Pending
health emergency due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, to be known as the Recovery Income Support and
Empowerment (Rise) Act of 2020
13Guam 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) Pending
and a 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 323 An act to amend § 26203.2 of article 2, chapter 26, 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.
Hawaii HR 54 Establishes the select house committee on COVID-19 economic and financial preparedness Adopted
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
Hawaii HR 57/HCR 74 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 Pending
prevent the spread of illnesses and diseases, including 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 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 HR 171 Strongly urging the Governor of the state of Hawaii to take additional precautions to prevent a coronavirus outbreak Pending
in Hawaii
Hawaii HB 1629 Makes appropriations from the general revenues of the State to support the Department of Health and the Pending
Department 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 COVID-19, outbreak. Authorizes the governor to approve transfer of these appropriated funds between agencies of
the state, as necessary.
Hawaii HB 2459 Requires the department of health to conduct a study relating to the development and disbursement of vaccinations Pending
for 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 SR 166 Requests all executive branch departments and agencies to inform the Hawaii Senate and House of Representatives Adopted
when implementing their plans and procedures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic
Idaho HB 529 Provides civil immunity for architects, engineers, and contractors during disasters in response to a declared national, Enacted
state or local emergency, disaster or catastrophic event
14Idaho SB 1398 Makes an appropriation to the Catastrophic Health Care Program for the upcoming fiscal year Enacted
Idaho SB 1428 Makes an appropriation to the Division of Human Resources for the current fiscal year; provides for advanced sick Enacted
leave and paid administrative leave; declares an emergency
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.
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.
Kansas HCR 5025 Ratifies and provides the continuation of the March 12, 2020, state of disaster emergency declaration for the state Adopted
of Kansas
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
Kentucky SR 296 A resolution honoring the teachers, classified employees, bus drivers, janitorial/custodial staff, and other individuals Adopted
who are delivering meals to Kentucky's students while schools are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic
Kentucky SB 150 In response to the coronavirus public health emergency, waives various professional and business licensing fees; Enacted
provides 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 HB 356 Makes appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the Pending
government 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 Pending
and 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 SB 282 Requires employers to provide accrued paid sick leave to employees. Provides mechanism for employees to accrue Pending
paid 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.
Louisiana SCR 22 Requests the State Board Elementary and Secondary Education to suspend statewide standardized assessments for Pending
the 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 Pending
response to coronavirus pandemic
15Louisiana 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- Pending
19 Public Health Emergency declared by the Governor
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 Pending
state 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 Pending
certain 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
Louisiana 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 Pending
to the coronavirus public health emergency
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 Pending
emergency; 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 Pending
fumigation
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 Pending
the program to include those engaged in cybersecurity, renewable or a recycling process, agri-bio industry or COVID-19
16Louisiana 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 Pending
coverage; 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
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 HCR 27 Provides consent for the adjournment of the 2020 Regular Session of the Legislature for a period longer than three Adopted
days to minimize the spread of COVID-19
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 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 Enacted
declared by the Governor due to the outbreak of COVID-19
Maine HB 1516 Makes supplemental appropriations and allocations for the expenditures of the general fund; includes one-time Enacted
funding to respond to COVID-19
Maine HB 1549 Requires a postsecondary educational institution in the State that temporarily suspends classes and requires Pending
students, 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
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 Eligible for Governor
of 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 192 Part of the Budget Reconciliation Act; authorizes a transfer up to $100,000,000 from the Revenue Stabilization Eligible for Governor
Account 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 1080/HB 1663 Authorizes the Governor to take certain actions in a state of emergency, including prohibiting cost-sharing Enacted
by 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
17Maryland 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.
Massachusetts HB 4598 Addresses challenges faced by municipalities and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 related to town Enacted
meetings, 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 4616 Addresses challenges faced by municipalities, school districts and state authorities resulting from COVID-19 related Enacted
to supportive housing, collection of taxes and fees, high school graduation, standardized testing, school budgets and 3-year
plans
Massachusetts SB 2599 Authorizes waiver of the one week waiting period for unemployment benefits Enacted
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 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 Enacted
other 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 4611 Relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders Pending
suffering 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 4622 Relates to relief payments for recipients of the transitional aid to families with dependent children and emergency Pending
aid to 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 Pending
homeless services
Massachusetts HB 4627 Relates to providing certain state employees sick leave for Coronavirus disease related absences Pending
Massachusetts HB 4631 Relative to state employees performing core function during the Massachusetts state emergency related to COVID- Pending
19 emergency declaration
Massachusetts HB 4634 Relates to financial assistance, health care access and small business grants in response to the coronavirus outbreak Pending
Massachusetts HB 4635 Relates to the reporting of coronavirus positive cases and mortalities in long term care facilities and elder housing Pending
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
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