Governors and public health officials across the country are implementing stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. This post, current as of April 6, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. (CDT), identifies the jurisdictions where "stay at home" orders are effective or pending. The below chart primarily covers jurisdictions where non-essential businesses are closed and public officials have encouraged (if not mandated) residents to stay at home. We will update the list regularly but expect it will become outdated quickly as new announcements are made.
As of this posting, the most recent announcements affect South Carolina, Missouri, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Meanwhile, the following states have not yet implemented a broad statewide order: Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
Generally speaking, the "stay at home" types of orders shutter all non-essential business operations, permitting employees of non-essential businesses to work from home only, with narrow exceptions. Many also specifically require citizens to remain home at all times, unless they are engaged in essential activities, such as shopping for food and basic goods, commuting to perform essential work, seeking medical attention, or participating in outdoor activities.
Note that this chart does not include "stay at home" actions at the local level. Nor does it include less restrictive orders that affect only certain businesses, like restaurants or salons, or that apply only to certain counties within a state. Employers should monitor news outlets and consult with counsel for details on additional orders that may apply to their operations.
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State |
Effective Date |
Duration or End Date |
Resources |
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Alabama |
April 4, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
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Alaska |
March 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
Will be reevaluated on April 11, 2020 |
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Arizona |
March 31, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2020 |
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California |
March 19, 2020 |
Until further notice |
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Colorado |
March 26, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. |
April 11, 2020 |
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Connecticut |
March 23, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
April 22, 2020 |
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Delaware |
March 24, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
May 15, 2020 or until health threat eliminated |
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District of Columbia |
April 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 24, 2020 |
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Florida |
April 3, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 30, 2020 |
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Georgia |
April 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. |
April 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Hawaii |
March 25, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Idaho |
March 25, 2020 |
At least 21 days |
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Illinois |
March 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2020 |
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Indiana |
March 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 20, 2020 |
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Kansas |
March 30, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 19, 2020 |
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Kentucky* |
March 26, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
Until the emergency concludes |
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Louisiana |
March 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2020 unless further extended |
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Maine |
April 2, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
At least until April 30, 2020 |
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Maryland |
March 30, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
Until the emergency concludes |
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Massachusetts* |
March 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon; updated order effective April 1, 2020 at noon |
May 4, 2020 |
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Michigan |
March 24, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 13, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Minnesota |
March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
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Mississippi |
April 3, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 20, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
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Missouri1 |
April 6, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Montana |
March 28, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 10, 2020 |
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Nevada |
April 1, 2020 at midnight |
April 30, 2020 |
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New Hampshire |
March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
May 4, 2020 |
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New Jersey |
March 21, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. |
Until revoked or modified |
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New Mexico |
March 23, 2020 |
Until rescinded |
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New York |
March 22, 2020 |
April 17, 2020 |
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North Carolina |
March 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
For 30 days (April 29) unless modified or rescinded |
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Ohio |
March 23, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
May 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Oklahoma – for vulnerable individuals only |
March 24, 2020 |
April 30, 2020 |
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Oregon |
March 23, 2020 |
Until terminated |
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Pennsylvania |
April 1, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
April 30, 2020 |
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Puerto Rico |
March 15, 2020 |
April 12, 2020 at midnight |
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Rhode Island |
March 28, 2020 |
April 13, 2020 |
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South Carolina |
April 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
Until the emergency concludes |
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Tennessee |
March 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
April 14, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. |
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Texas |
April 2, 2020 at 12:01 a.m. |
April 30, 2020 |
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Vermont |
March 25, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. |
April 15, 2020 |
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Virginia |
March 30, 2020 |
June 10, 2020 |
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Washington State |
March 23, 2020 |
May 4, 2020 |
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West Virginia |
March 24, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. |
Until terminated |
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Wisconsin |
March 25, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. |
April 24, 2020 |
Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance.
Footnotes
*. This order closes all non-essential businesses but does not, on it face, require citizens to remain at home. Even if advisory in nature, the order is included here given the extensive business closure and wider government messaging that urges people to stay home.
1. The Missouri order does not require "non-essential" businesses to close. It provides that businesses may remain open but must comply with social distancing and public gathering restrictions (i.e., no more than 10 people may occupy a single space).
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