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StateStay at Home Order?Is Construction Essential? Stay at Home OrderReopeningReopening OrderMisc Notes
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AlabamaYes4/3/2020Yes - must follow social distancing and cleaning guidelineshttps://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2020/04/Final-Statewide-Order-4.3.2020.pdfPartialhttps://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2020/05/Safer-at-Home-Order-FINAL-5.8.2020.pdf
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AlaskaYes3/28/2020Yes - must follow social distancing and cleaning guidelineshttps://gov.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/03272020-SOA-COVID-19-Health-Mandate-011.pdfPartialhttps://covid19.alaska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/05112020-COVID-MANDATE-018-Intrastate-Travel.pdf
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ArizonaYes3/31/2020Yes - must keep 6ft distance and must comply w/social distancing and sanitation measures established by the U.S. Department of Labor or Arizona Department of Health Services.https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/eo_2020-18_stay_home_stay_healthy_stay_connected_1.0.pdfPartialhttps://azgovernor.gov/file/34817/download?token=9X8aggcfhttps://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/list-essential-services
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Arkansas--
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CaliforniaYes3/19/2020Generally yes (relies on CISA guidance)https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3.19.20-attested-EO-N-33-20-COVID-19-HEALTH-ORDER.pdf-
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ColoradoYes3/25/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://wp-cpr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2020/03/Amended-Public-Health-Order-Authorized-Business-.pdfPartialhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1DxCYidCyYRK3XuQzEflnQ51ZnWCtuVOP/view
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ConnecticutYes3/20/2020Yeshttps://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-7H.pdf?la=en-
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DelawareYes3/24/2020Yeshttps://governor.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2020/03/DE-Industry-List-3.24-5-pm.pdf-
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FloridaYes4/3/2020Generally yes (relies on CISA guidance)https://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-91.pdfPartialhttps://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/orders/2020/EO_20-112.pdfLeon County curfew extedned until June 8, 2020. (11pm-6am)
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GeorgiaYes4/2/2020https://gov.georgia.gov/executive-action/executive-orders/2020-executive-ordersPartialhttps://gov.georgia.gov/document/2020-executive-order/05122002/download
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HawaiiYes3/23/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2003162-ATG_Third-Supplementary-Proclamation-for-COVID-19-signed.pdfPartialhttps://governor.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/2005024-ATG_Seventh-Supplementary-Proclamation-for-COVID-19-distribution-signed-1.pdf
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IdahoYes3/25/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2020/03/statewide-stay-home-order_032520.pdfPartialhttps://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stay-healthy-order-stage1.pdfGuidelines for Opening Up Idaho: https://rebound.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/opening-up-guidlines.pdf
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IllinoisYes3/21/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/Executive-Orders/ExecutiveOrder2020-10.aspx-
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IndianaYes 3/23/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive_Order_20-08_Stay_at_Home.pdfPartialhttps://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-26%20Roadmap%20to%20Reopen%20Indiana.pdfAdditional Directives: https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-27%20Additional%20Matters.pdf
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Iowa--https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Public%20Health%20Proclamation%20-%202020.05.13.pdfNo Stay at Home Order statewide, but other restrictions in place outlined in the governors Proclamation of Disaster Emergency signed 5/13/2020.
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KansasYes3/26/2020Yeshttps://governor.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/EO20-16.pdfPartialhttps://governor.kansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EO-20-29-Implementing-Phase-One-of-Ad-Astra-Plan.pdf
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KentuckyYes3/26/2020Yes-
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LouisianaYes3/22/2020Yes - no gatherings over 10
https://gov.louisiana.gov/assets/docs/covid/Essential-Infrastructure_fact-sheet.pdf-
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MaineYes4/2/2020Generally yes (relies on CISA guidance)https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/sites/maine.gov.governor.mills/files/inline-files/An%20Order%20Regarding%20Further%20Restrictions%20on%20Public%20Contact%20and%20Movement%2C%20Schools%2C%20Vehicle%20Travel%20and%20Retail%20Business%20Operations.pdfPartialhttps://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/sites/maine.gov.governor.mills/files/inline-files/An%20Order%20to%20Stay%20Safer%20at%20Home.pdf
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MarylandYes3/30/2020Generally yes (relies on CISA guidance)https://governor.maryland.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Gatherings-FOURTH-AMENDED-3.30.20.pdf-
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MassachusettsYes3/23/2020Yeshttps://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-essential-services-City of Boston Closed Down Construction
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MichiganYes3/24/2020"In-person activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life must be suspended until normal operations resume."

Some limited forms of construction are permissible, including construction to maintain and improve essential public works like roads, bridges, the telecommunications infrastructure, and public health infrastructure. Construction workers may also undertake such projects as necessary to maintain and improve the safety, sanitation, and essential operations of residences.
https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/0,9309,7-387-90499_90705-522626--,00.html-
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MinnesotaYes3/25/2020Yeshttps://www.leg.state.mn.us/archive/execorders/20-20.pdf-
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MississippiYes4/1/2020Yeshttps://www.sos.ms.gov/Education-Publications/ExecutiveOrders/1466.pdfPartialhttps://www.sos.ms.gov/content/executiveorders/ExecutiveOrders/1483.pdf
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MissouriYes4/3/2020Yes - must follow health guidelines issued by the President and the CDC to the greatest extent practicablehttps://governor.mo.gov/priorities/stay-home-orderPartialhttps://www.sos.mo.gov/library/reference/orders/2020/eo10Show me Strong Recovery Plan:
https://showmestrong.mo.gov/
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MontanaYes3/28/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing requirements (keep 6ft distance)https://covid19.mt.gov/Portals/223/Documents/Stay%20at%20Home%20Directive.pdf?ver=2020-03-26-173332-177Partialhttp://governor.mt.gov/Portals/16/docs/2020EOs/EO-03-2020_Amending%20COVID-19%20Emergency%20Declaration.pdf?ver=2020-03-18-114433-983Plan to Begin Phased Reopening:
http://governor.mt.gov/Pressroom/governor-bullock-announces-plan-to-begin-phased-reopening-of-montana
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Nebraska--No Stay at Home Order statewide, but other restrictions in place:
https://governor.nebraska.gov/press/gov-ricketts-announces-upcoming-changes-directed-health-measures-deploys-additional-resources
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NevadaYes3/31/2020Yes. The construction sector labor force may continue operations, but shall maintain strict social distancing practices to facilitate a minimum of six feet of separation between workers, and to adopt policies and practices that ensure minimum contact between the workforce and the general public. https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Declaration-of-Emergency-Directive-010-Stay-at-Home-3-31-20.pdfPartialhttps://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Declaration-of-Emergency-Directive-018.Phase-1-Reopening.5-7-20-1.pdf
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New HampshireYes3/27/2020Yeshttps://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/documents/2020-04.pdfPartialhttps://sos.nh.gov/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=8589998869 COVID-19 Reopening Guidance - Gov. Economic Reopening Taskforce:
https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt381/files/files/inline-documents/guidance-universal.pdf
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New JerseyYes3/21/2020Yeshttps://nj.gov/infobank/eo/056murphy/pdf/EO-107.pdf-
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New MexicoYes3/ 23/2020Yeshttps://www.governor.state.nm.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-DOH-Order-fv.pdf-
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New YorkYes3/22/2020Only essential construction is allowedhttps://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-issues-guidance-essential-services-under-new-york-state-pause-executive-order-https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-20213-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency
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North CarolinaYes3/27/2020Yeshttps://files.nc.gov/governor/documents/files/EO121-Stay-at-Home-Order-3.pdf -
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North Dakota--
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OhioYes3/22/2020Yeshttps://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/DirectorsOrderStayAtHome.pdf-
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Oklahoma--Stay at Home Orders for City of Norman, Oklahoma City, and City of Tulsa
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OregonYes3/23/2020Must work-from-home to the maxium extent possible. When work-from-home options not available, must designate an employee or officer to implement social distancing policies consistent w/guidance from the Oregon Health Authorityhttps://www.oregon.gov/gov/Documents/executive_orders/eo_20-12.pdf-
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PennsylvaniaYes4/1/2020Yeshttps://www.governor.pa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20200401-GOV-Statewide-Stay-at-Home-Order.pdf-Stay at Home Order issued for Allegheny County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Erie County, Lehigh County, Monroe County, Montgomery County, Northhampton County and Philadelphia County.
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Rhode IslandYes3/28/2020http://governor.ri.gov/documents/orders/Executive-Order-20-13.pdf-
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South CarolinaYesYes - must follow social distancing requirements to the greatest extent feasiblehttps://governor.sc.gov/sites/default/files/Documents/Executive-Orders/2020-04-06%20eFILED%20Executive%20Order%20No.%202020-21%20-%20Stay%20at%20Home%20or%20Work%20Order.pdf-
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South Dakota--Schools Closed
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TennesseeYes3/30/2020Yes - must follow health guidelines issued by the President and the CDC to the greatest extent practicablehttps://publications.tnsosfiles.com/pub/execorders/exec-orders-lee22.pdf-
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TexasYesYeshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-implementing-essential-services-and-activities-protocols-
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Utah--Stay at Home Orders for Summit County and Salt Lake County
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VermontYes3/24/2020Construction necessary to support the COVID-19 response and maintain critical infrastructure, including utilities, telecommunication, airports and
transportation infrastructure. Other building and property services for the safety, sanitation and operations of residences or other businesses.
https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/ADDENDUM%206%20TO%20EXECUTIVE%20ORDER%2001-20.pdf-
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VirginiaYes3/30/2020Construction businesses are not required to close.https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/executive-actions/EO-55-Temporary-Stay-at-Home-Order-Due-to-Novel-Coronavirus-(COVID-19).pdf-
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Washington Yes3/23/2020Yes - must comply w/social distancing and sanitation measures established by OSHA and Washington State Department of Heathhttps://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/proclamations/20-25%20Coronovirus%20Stay%20Safe-Stay%20Healthy%20%28tmp%29%20%28002%29.pdf-
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West VirginiaYes3/23/2020Yeshttps://coronavirus-wvgovstatus-cdn.azureedge.net/STAY_AT_HOME_ORDER.pdf-
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WisconsinYes3/24/2020Yes - must follow Department of Health and CDC guidelines https://evers.wi.gov/Documents/COVID19/EMO12-SaferAtHome.pdf-
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Wyoming--Stay at Home Order for City of Jackson
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DCYes3/30/2020Yes - must follow social distancing requirements to the greatest extent feasiblehttps://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/coronavirus/release_content/attachments/Mayor%27s%20Order%202020-054%20Stay%20at%20Home.pdf-https://coronavirus.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/mayormb/release_content/attachments/Mayor%27s%20Order%202020-053%20Closure%20of%20Non-Essential%20Businesses%20and%20Prohibiti....pdf