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MD SB1080
State Government – State of Emergency and Catastrophic Health
Emergency – Authority of Governor and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
(COVID–19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020)
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Introduced
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
In Committee
03/17/2020
03/17/2020
Crossed Over
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Passed
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the Governor to take certain actions as a result of the issuance by the Governor on March 5, 2020, of the proclamation declaring a state of emergency for the duration of a certain emergency; providing that a certain alternative workweek may allow an employee to work certain hours or shifts; requiring that an employee authorized to work an alternative workweek is considered a full-time employee; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Governor of Maryland to take a variety of actions in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency declared on March 5, 2020. The key provisions include prohibiting cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and immunizations, expanding telehealth services, restricting price gouging, prohibiting employers from terminating employees solely due to quarantine or isolation requirements, and allowing alternative work schedules for certain healthcare workers. The bill also makes provisions for unemployment insurance benefits for individuals impacted by COVID-19-related business closures or quarantines. The bill is an emergency measure that will remain in effect through April 30, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 13 (on 03/19/2020)
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