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  ¶ 46, 753 'WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ADA, THE REHAB ACT, AND COVID-19' - AGENCY GUIDANCE HR Compliance P 46753 (2020) The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the ADA and the Rehab Act requirements for reasonable accommodations and rules about medical examinations and inquiries, and as a result, on March 18, the Commission offered the following guidance. The ADA and Rehabilitation Act rules continue to apply, but they do not interfere with; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 46, 802 EEOC CHAIR STRESSES IMPORTANCE OF AVOIDING NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE DISCRIMINATION DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC - PRACTICE TIP HR Compliance P 46802 (2020) Referencing the current pandemic, EEOC Chair Janet Dhillon released a statement urging employers and employees alike to be mindful of the risk of race and national origin discrimination, and to take appropriate action. We have seen many examples of people rising to the occasion, helping others in need, sometimes at great risk or sacrifice to; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 46, 893 CITING COVID-19, PRESIDENT TRUMP SUSPENDS ENTRY OF CERTAIN ALIENS FOR 60 DAYS - FEDERAL NEWS HR Compliance P 46893 (2020) On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending the entry of immigrants he deems to present a risk to the U.S. labor market as the country attempts to recover from the COVID-19 public health crisis. Among other things, Trump noted that with the behavior changes necessary to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, ; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 46, 896 PHASE-FOUR COVID-19 RELIEF NOW LAW - NEW LAW HR Compliance P 46896 (2020) On April 23, the House approved Senate amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (H.R. 266), by a 388-5 vote that saw one Democrat and four Republicans opposing the measure. The interim emergency coronavirus package is the fourth legislative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill immediately moved to; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 47, 217 MAJORITY OF U.S. EMPLOYEES REPORT IMPROVED WORK EXPERIENCE SINCE ONSET OF COVID-19 - SURVEY RESULTS HR Compliance P 47217 (8/23/2020) According to a second pulse survey by KPMG LLP, 79 percent of U.S. workers from organizations with more than 1, 000 employees indicate that over the last four months, the quality of their work has improved, 70 percent say that their productivity has increased, and 67 percent indicate their work-life balance has improved. Eighty-four percent are also; OF U.S. EMPLOYEES REPORT IMPROVED WORK EXPERIENCE SINCE ONSET OF COVID- 19 SURVEY RESULTS According to a second pulse survey by KPMG; American workers have demonstrated remarkable resiliency under the pressures of COVID- 19 and against the backdrop of events signifying racial inequality, according to Lisa Massman, KPMG's Human Capital Advisory leader; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 47, 251 COALITION PRESSES MARYLAND GOVERNOR TO MANDATE TEMPORARY STANDARD TO PROTECT WORKERS FROM COVID-19 - STATE LAW HR Compl. P 47251 (9/9/2020) A coalition of worker rights and anti-poverty groups, faith leaders, environmental organizations, and public health professionals is calling on Republican Governor Larry Hogan to issue emergency protective measures to protect the state's workers from COVID-19. The 12 organizations filed a consolidated petition to the governor after he failed to... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 47, 303 SURVEY FINDS MANY WORKING PARENTS FEAR JOB LOSS, BEING PENALIZED BY EMPLOYER DURING COVID-19 - SURVEY RESULTS HR Compliance P 47303 (10/10/2020) More than half of working parents fear being a parent is a strike against them in the workplace during COVID-19. According to the new Catalyst-CNBC survey, The Impact of COVID-19 on Working Parents, nearly 40 percent of working parents say that their employer does not have enough benefits for parents to support blended or virtual learning amidst... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 54,548d Cms Letter, November 18, 2020 - Toolkit on State Actions to Mitigate Covid-19 Prevalence in Nursing Homes Medicare and Medicaid Guide P 54548D (12/1/2020) November 2020 Version 14 Including recent information and guidance on vaccinations to prevent infection with influenza virus, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 CMS CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, including state governments, in the United States... 2020 Law Review Articles and Secondary Sources
  ¶ 5490 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 AND THE ADA, THE REHABILITATION ACT, AND OTHER EEO LAWS Empl. Employment Practices Guide 5490 (2020) (2020) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, April 23, 2020. All EEOC materials related to COVID-19 are collected at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act (which include the requirement for reasonable accommodation and; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 62,259 Hhs' Role Complicated by Covid-19 Medicare and Medicaid Guide P 62259 (12/1/2020) ¶ 62,259. OIG Report, November 17, 2020. 2020 The 2020 Top Management and Performance Challenges Facing HHS is an annual publication of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or the Department) Office of Inspector General (OIG). In this edition, OIG has identified six top management and performance challenges (TMCs) the Department faces... 2020 Law Review Articles and Secondary Sources
  ¶ 65, 463 TOOLKIT ON STATE ACTIONS TO MITIGATE COVID-19 PREVALENCE IN NURSING HOMES Medicare & Medicaid Guide P 65463 (10/22/2020) ¶ 65, 463. CMS Release, September 22, 2020. September 2020 Version 10 This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, including state governments, in the United States and outlying territories to assist nursing homes in meeting the needs of nursing home residents since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic recognized in early 2020.... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 65, 472 TOOLKIT ON STATE ACTIONS TO MITIGATE COVID-19 PREVALENCE IN NURSING HOMES Medicare & Medicaid Guide P 65472, Medicare and Medicaid Guide (12/3/2020) ¶ 65, 472. Miscellaneous, October 21, 2020. November 2020 Version 13 Including recent information and guidance on vaccinations to prevent infection with influenza virus, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 CMS CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, ... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 65, 472D MISCELLANEOUS, OCTOBER 21, 2020 - TOOLKIT ON STATE ACTIONS TO MITIGATE COVID-19 PREVALENCE IN NURSING HOMES Medicare & Medicaid Guide P 65472D, Medicare and Medicaid Guide (12/3/2020) November 2020 Version 13 Including recent information and guidance on vaccinations to prevent infection with influenza virus, pneumococcus, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 CMS CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES This document is a compilation of actions employed by organizations, including state governments, in the United States... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 700, 637 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS V. FDA, 20-CV-01320, JULY 13, 2020 - MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION GRANTED IN PART IN SUIT CHALLENGING THE ENFORCEMENT DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC OF CERTAIN FDA REQUIREMENTS RELATING Food Drug Cosmetic Law Reporter (7/1/2020) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists v. FDA, 20-cv-01320, July 13, 2020 Motion for preliminary injunction granted in part in suit challenging the enforcement during the COVID-19 pandemic of certain FDA requirements relating to in-person dispensing and signature requirements for an oral medication used to induce an abortion or to; GRANTED IN PART IN SUIT CHALLENGING THE ENFORCEMENT DURING THE COVID- 19 PANDEMIC OF CERTAIN FDA REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO IN-PERSON DISPENSING; communities. According to an April 2020 study, 61 percent of Hispanic Americans and 44 percent of African Americans reported that they or someone in their household had experienced a job or wage loss due to the coronavirus outbreak, as compared with 38 percent of white adults. Simpson; 7; Reingold Decl. ¶ 51. For example, in New Mexico, Native Americans constitute 11 percent of the population but 50 percent of deaths from COVID- 19 in the 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 700,687 American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists V. Fda, Civil Action No. Tdc-20-1320, December 09, 2020 - Motion to Stay Preliminary Injunction Preventing the Fda from Enforcing Requirements That an Abortion Drug must Be Dispensed in Person Du Food Drug Cosmetic Law Reporter P 700687 (12/1/2020) American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists v. FDA, Civil Action No. TDC-20-1320, December 09, 2020 Motion to stay preliminary injunction preventing the FDA from enforcing requirements that an abortion drug must be dispensed in person during COVID-19 denied. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS, on behalf of its members and... 2020 Law Review Articles and Secondary Sources
  ¶ 71, 076 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): CDC INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR EMPLOYERS HR Compliance P 71076 (2020) In February 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued interim guidance to help employers plan for and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ( ). The CDC plans to update the interim guidance as additional information becomes available. Much is unknown about how the COVID-19 spreads. Current knowledge is largely based on what; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 71, 079 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): EEOC GUIDANCE ON ADA AND REHABILITATION ACT ISSUES HR Compliance P 71079 (2020) In March 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) posted technical assistance questions and answers that outline what employers should know about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO laws ( ). According to the guidance, the ADA and Rehabilitation Act; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 71, 083 CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): WORKPLACE CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS HR Compliance P 71083 (2020) The outbreak of respiratory disease (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus presents many issues for employers. Businesses should be vigilant and plan for a potential outbreak, as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects the disease to continue to spread in this country. In their preparations, employers should be mindful; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 90, 122 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ADA, THE REHABILITATION ACT, AND COVID-19 Accommodating Disabilities-Business Management Guide 90122 (2020) What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 (March 18, 2020) The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, including the requirement for reasonable accommodation and rules about medical examinations and inquiries. The ADA and; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 90, 123 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ADA, THE REHABILITATION ACT, AND COVID-19 Accommodating Disabilities-Business Management Guide P 90123 (2020) What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 (April 17, 2020) Technical Assistance Questions and Answers - Updated on April 17, 2020 All EEOC materials related to COVID-19 are collected at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
  ¶ 90, 124 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE ADA, THE REHABILITATION ACT, AND COVID-19 Accommodating Disabilities-Business Management Guide P 90124 (2020) What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 (May 7, 2020) Technical Assistance Questions and Answers - Updated on May 7, 2020 All EEOC materials related to COVID-19 are collected at www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus. The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and; 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
Kaimipono David Wenger 1200 DOLLARS AND A MULE: COVID-19, THE CARES ACT, AND REPARATIONS FOR SLAVERY 68 UCLA Law Review Discourse204 (2020) (Abstract on Racism.org) (9/9/2020) The COVID-19 pandemic casts into sharp relief a number of questions relating to reparations. In particular, the COVID-19 crisis highlights the medical vulnerability of the Black community, illustrating the very real physical harm caused by slavery and racism in the United States. At the same time, government responses to the crisis demonstrate the... 2020 Law Review Articles and Other Secondary Sources
Bonta, Chiu, Kalra, Reyes, and Weber 2019 CA A.B. 1839 (NS) 2019 California Assembly Bill No. 1839, California 2019-2020 Regular Session (5/7/2020) An act to add Part 8 (commencing with Section 71440) to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, relating to economic, environmental, and social recovery. AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 7, 2020 AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 4, 2020 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-2019-20 REGULAR SESSION ASSEMBLY BILL No. 1839 Introduced by Assembly Members Bonta, Chiu, Kalra, Reyes, and Weber (Coauthors: Assembly Members Berman, Bloom, Chu, Gloria, McCarty, Robert Rivas, Mark Stone, and Wicks) January 6, 2020 An act to add Part 8 (commencing with Section 71440) to Division of, and to repeal Chapter 4 (commencing with; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Pan 2019 CA S.C.R. 92 (NS) 2019 California Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 92, California 2019-2020 Regular Session (6/25/2020) Relative to racism as a public health crisis. Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 92 Introduced by Senator Pan June 25, 2020 Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 92-Relative to racism as a public health crisis. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 92, as introduced, Pan. Racism as a public health crisis. This measure would recognize racism as a threat to public health. Fiscal committee: yes. WHEREAS, Racism is the systemic subordination of members of targeted racial groups who have historically have had relatively little social power in the United States by members of the racial group who have; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Bennett, Karen 94th et. Al. 2019 GA H.R. 1549 (NS) 2019 Georgia House Resolution No. 1549, Georgia One Hundred Fifty-Fifth General Assembly - 2019-2020 Regular Session (6/17/2020) Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Advisory Group; COVID-19 policy recommendations; support House Resolution 1549 By: Representatives Bennett of the 94th, Smyre of the 135th, Gordon of the 163rd, Frazier of the 126th, and Bentley of the 139th A RESOLUTION Supporting the policy recommendations set forth by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Legislative Advisory Group regarding COVID-19; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus (GLBC) Legislative Advisory Group, a subcommittee of the Georgia COVID-19 Task Force Community Outreach Subcommittee, ; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Park, Sam 2019 GA H.R. 1643 (NS) 2019 Georgia House Resolution No. 1643, Georgia One Hundred Fifty-Fifth General Assembly - 2019-2020 Regular Session (6/24/2020) Racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; condemn House Resolution 1643 By: Representatives Park of the 101st, Cannon of the 58th, Nguyen of the 89th, Kausche of the 50th, Clark of the 108th, and others A RESOLUTION Condemning racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Asian American and Pacific Islander community is a diverse population comprising more than 45 distinct ethnicities with more than 100 dialects; and WHEREAS, the 23 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA H.B. 4635 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4635, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/7/2020) An Act relative to long term care facility and elder housing COVID-19 reporting SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- Assisted living residence" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA H.B. 4663 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4663, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/21/2020) An Act relative to long term care facility and elder housing COVID-19 reporting SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- Assisted living residence" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA H.B. 4667 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4667, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/21/2020) An Act relative to long term care facility and elder housing COVID-19 reporting SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- Assisted living residence" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
House Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA H.B. 4672 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4672, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (6/7/2020) An Act addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect forthwith the health and wellness of the residents of the Commonwealth, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section, elder care facilities" shall include: (1) the Soldiers'; " 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
House Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA H.B. 4802 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4802, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (6/22/2020) An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to authorize certain COVID-19 spending in anticipation of federal reimbursement SECTION 1. To provide for certain unanticipated obligations of the commonwealth, to provide for an alteration of purpose for current appropriations and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in section 2A are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise in this section, for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this section, and subject to the laws regulating the; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Printed As Amended 2019 MA H.B. 4808 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4808, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (6/25/2020) making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to authorize certain COVID-19 spending in anticipation of federal reimbursement SECTION 1. To provide for certain unanticipated obligations of the commonwealth, to provide for an alteration of purpose for current appropriations and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in section 2A are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise in this section, for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this section, and subject to the laws regulating the disbursement of; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Mike Connolly (D) 2019 MA H.B. 4878 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Bill No. 4878, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (VERSION: Introduced) (6/30/2020) An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery SECTION 1. ''Eviction'', an action, without limitation, by an owner or lessor or manager of a housing accommodation which is intended to actually or constructively evict a tenant or otherwise compel a tenant to vacate such housing accommodation. ''Housing accommodation'', a building or structure, or part thereof or land appurtenant thereto, and any other real or personal property used, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes, together with all services connected with the use or; TEXT TITLE: An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID- 19 emergency and recovery VERSION: Introduced June 30, 2020 20200630 Version; Advisory Board shall be comprised of members of the Legislature's coronavirus working groups, who will select no fewer than 8 people from communities hardest hit by the COVID- 19 pandemic, assessed by the rate of COVID- 19 cases in municipalities and neighborhoods and informed by the fact that there are disparities in COVID- 19 infection rates by race, ethnicity, and income. The Oversight and Advisory Board shall monitor; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA H.D. 5016 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Docket No. 5016, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/7/2020) An Act relative to long term care facility and elder housing COVID-19 reporting SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- Assisted living residence" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Mike Connolly (D) 2019 MA H.D. 5166 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Docket No. 5166, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (6/30/2020) An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery SECTION 1. ''Eviction'', an action, without limitation, by an owner or lessor or manager of a housing accommodation which is intended to actually or constructively evict a tenant or otherwise compel a tenant to vacate such housing accommodation. ''Housing accommodation'', a building or structure, or part thereof or land appurtenant thereto, and any other real or personal property used, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes, together with all services connected with the use or; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Jon Santiago 2019 MA H.D. 5171 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts House Docket No. 5171, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (VERSION: Draft/Request) (7/7/2020) An Act establishing the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Response to and Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission known as the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Response to and Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis, established to conduct a rigorous and comprehensive review of the Commonwealth's COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery in Massachusetts and make recommendations on how the Commonwealth can be better prepared for future; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted )
  2019 MA S.B. 2630 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2630, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/9/2020) An Act to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic SECTION 1. As used in sections 1 through 4, inclusive, the following terms shall have the following meanings: COVID-19 emergency" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA S.B. 2635 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2635, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/15/2020) An Act to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic SECTION 1. As used in sections 1 through 4, inclusive, the following terms shall have the following meanings:- COVID-19 emergency" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Senate Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA S.B. 2640 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2640, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/17/2020) An Act to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purposes, which is to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health and convenience. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. As used in this; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA S.B. 2640 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2640, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (4/16/2020) An Act to provide liability protections for health care workers and facilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. SECTION 1. As used in this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: COVID-19 emergency" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Senate Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA S.B. 2695 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2695, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (5/8/2020) An Act addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health shall daily collect and compile data from all boards of health, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, and from any person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity over which the department has regulatory authority, that is related to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the commonwealth. The data shall include, but not be limited to:; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Senate Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA S.B. 2703 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2703, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (5/11/2020) An Act addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health shall daily collect and compile data from all boards of health, as defined in section 1 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, and from any person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity over which the department has regulatory authority, that is related to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, in the commonwealth. The data shall include, but not be limited to:; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
  2019 MA S.B. 2708 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2708, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (5/18/2020) An Act addressing COVID-19 data collection and disparities in treatment SECTION 1. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:- Long-term care facilities" 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Senate Committee on Ways & Means 2019 MA S.B. 2789 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2789, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (6/29/2020) An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to authorize certain COVID-19 spending in anticipation of federal reimbursement SECTION 1. To provide for certain unanticipated obligations of the commonwealth, to provide for an alteration of purpose for current appropriations and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in section 2A are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise in this section for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this section and subject to the laws regulating the disbursement; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Printed As Amended 2019 MA S.B. 2799 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2799, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (VERSION: Introduced) (7/6/2020) An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2020 to authorize certain COVID-19 spending in anticipation of federal reimbursement SECTION 1. To provide for certain unanticipated obligations of the commonwealth, to provide for an alteration of purpose for current appropriations and to meet certain requirements of law, the sums set forth in section 2A are hereby appropriated from the General Fund unless specifically designated otherwise in this section for the several purposes and subject to the conditions specified in this section and subject to the laws regulating the disbursement; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted )
Patricia D. Jehlen (D) 2019 MA S.B. 2831 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Bill No. 2831, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (VERSION: Introduced) (7/2/2020) An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery SECTION 1. ''Eviction'', an action, without limitation, by an owner or lessor or manager of a housing accommodation which is intended to actually or constructively evict a tenant or otherwise compel a tenant to vacate such housing accommodation. ''Housing accommodation'', a building or structure, or part thereof or land appurtenant thereto, and any other real or personal property used, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes, together with all services connected with the use or; TEXT TITLE: An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID- 19 emergency and recovery VERSION: Introduced July 02, 2020 20200702 Version; Advisory Board shall be comprised of members of the Legislature's coronavirus working groups, who will select no fewer than 8 people from communities hardest hit by the COVID- 19 pandemic, assessed by the rate of COVID- 19 cases in municipalities and neighborhoods and informed by the fact that there are disparities in COVID- 19 infection rates by race, ethnicity, and income. The Oversight and Advisory Board shall monitor; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Patricia D. Jehlen (D) 2019 MA S.D. 2992 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Docket No. 2992, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (7/2/2020) An Act to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery SECTION 1. ''Eviction'', an action, without limitation, by an owner or lessor or manager of a housing accommodation which is intended to actually or constructively evict a tenant or otherwise compel a tenant to vacate such housing accommodation. ''Housing accommodation'', a building or structure, or part thereof or land appurtenant thereto, and any other real or personal property used, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes, together with all services connected with the use or; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Eric Lesser 2019 MA S.D. 2997 (NS) 2019 Massachusetts Senate Docket No. 2997, The 191st General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (VERSION: Draft/Request) (7/9/2020) An Act establishing the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts response to and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission known as the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Response to and Recovery from the COVID-19 Crisis, established to conduct a rigorous and comprehensive review of the Commonwealth's COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery in Massachusetts and make recommendations on how the Commonwealth can be better prepared for future; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted )
Cynthia Johnson 2019 MI H.C.R. 25 (NS) 2019 Michigan House Concurrent Resolution No. 25, Michigan One-Hundredth Legislature - Regular Session of 2019 (6/4/2020) A concurrent resolution to declare that racism is a public health crisis in the state of Michigan and commit the Legislature to action and collaboration with the Governor to promote racial equity and justice throughout the entire state of Michigan. house Concurrent Resolution No.25 Reps. Cynthia Johnson, Love, Rabhi, Jones, Brenda Carter, Brixie, Hood, Bolden, Stone, Manoogian, Hoadley, Wittenberg, Pohutsky, Ellison, Koleszar, Gay-Dagnogo, Sowerby, Tate, Lasinski, Tyrone Carter, Pagan, Peterson, Garrett, Hammoud and Anthony offered the following concurrent resolution: A concurrent; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
Winnie Brinks 2019 MI S.B. 944 (NS) 2019 Michigan Senate Bill No. 944, Michigan One-Hundredth Legislature - Regular Session of 2019 (5/28/2020) A bill to create a task force on racial disparities in the department of health and human services and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. SENATE BILL NO. 944 May 28, 2020, Introduced by Senators BRINKS, ANANICH, WOJNO, CHANG, BAYER, GEISS, BULLOCK, MCCANN, IRWIN, MCMORROW, MOSS, ALEXANDER, SANTANA, HERTEL and HOLLIER and referred to the Committee on Government Operations. A bill to create a task force on racial disparities in the department of health and human; 2020 Legislation (Proposed & Enacted)
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