COVID-19 Pandemic: Orders and Guidance

Below are links to the proclamations and orders issued by Governor Larry Hogan related to COVID-19.

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Proclamations

State of Emergency (March 5)
Election (March 17)
Moment of Prayer and Reflection at Noon April 5 (April 3)
Renewal of State of Emergency; Ratifying Plan for June 2 Primary Election (April 10)
Easter Bunny an Essential Worker (April 10)
Healthcare Heroes Day (May 1)
Renewal of State of Emergency; June 2 Primary (May 6)
Renewal of State of Emergency (June 3)
Renewal of State of Emergency (July 1)
Renewal of State of Emergency (July 31)
Renewal of State of Emergency, November 3 General Election (August 10)
Renewal of State of Emergency (September 8)
Renewal of State of Emergency (October 6)
Renewal of State of Emergency (October 30)
Renewal of State of Emergency (November 25)
Renewal of State of Emergency (December 23)
Renewal of State of Emergency (January 21)
Renewal of State of Emergency (February 19)
Renewal of State of Emergency (March 18)
Renewal of State of Emergency (April 16)
Renewal of State of Emergency (May 12)
Renewal of State of Emergency (June 12)
End of State of Emergency (June 15)

Orders Currently in Effect

National Guard Activation (March 12)
State Employees – Elevated Level II (March 12)
Child Care – Expanded Access (March 13)
Augmenting Emergency Medical Services (March 19)
Fast-Tracking Lab Testing Process (March 23)
Child Care for Essential Personnel (March 25)
Maryland Children’s Health Program Contributions (March 30)
Municipal Elections (March 30)
Tax Deadlines and Oaths of Office (March 31)
Authorizing Telehealth (April 1)
Health Care Designation for Disabilities Services Providers (April 1)
Remote Witnessing and Electronic Signing (April 10)
Pharmacy Matters (April 15)
Amended Authorizing Actions for Nursing Homes (April 29)
Prohibiting Garnishment of CARES Recovery Rebates (April 29)
Alternative Processes for Marriage Applications and Ceremonies (May 13)
Authorizing COVID-19 Testing by Licensed Pharmacists (May 19)
Authorizing Suspension Of Alcoholic Beverage License Fees (June 11)
Permitting Video And Electronic Maryland Insurance Administration Hearings (September 29)
Authorizing Remote Notarizations (September 29)
Establishing Alternate Care Sites and Authorizing Regulation of Patient Care Space (November 17)
Implementing Alternative Correctional Detention and Supervision (November 17)
Authorizing Quarantine and/or Testing of Travelers
Evictions, Reposessions, and Foreclosures (December 18)
Exempting Santa and Affiliates from Travel Orders (December 18)
Shareholder Meetings (January 28)
Health Care Matters (March 9)
Extending Certain Licenses, Permits, and Registrations (March 9)
Prohibiting Garnishments Of American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Rebates (March 15)
Alternative Alcohol Services (May 12)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Generally Requiring Face Coverings (May 12)
Delaying Expiration of Certain Licenses, Permits and Identification Cards (May 12)
Requiring Use of Face Coverings in Certain Circumstances (May 14)
Terminating Emergency Orders (June 15)
Authorizing Suspension of Certain Legal Time Requirements (June 15)
Delaying Expiration of Nursing Licenses (June 15)

Superseded Orders (not in effect)

Gatherings, Senior Centers (March 12; superseded by Order dated March 16)
Gatherings, Senior Centers, Restaurants/Bars, etc. (March 16; superseded by Order dated March 19)
Gatherings, Senior Centers, Restaurants/Bars, etc. (March 19; superseded by Order dated March 23)
Gatherings, Restaurants/Bars, Non-Essential Businesses (March 23; superseded by Order dated March 30)
Authorizing Reimbursement for Telehealth (March 20, superseded by Order dated April 1)
Evictions (March 16, superseded by Order dated April 3)
Utility Shut-offs and Late Fees (March 16, superseded by Order dated April 29)
Authorizing Actions for Nursing Homes (April 5, superseded by Order dated April 29)
Gatherings, Stay at Home Order (March 30; superseded by Order dated May 6)
Amended Stay at Home Order; Gatherings; Expanded Outdoor Recreation (May 6, superseded by Order dated May 13)
Gatherings, Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (May 13, superseded by Order dated May 27)
Amended Utilities and Late Fees (April 29, superseded by Order dated May 29)
Gatherings, Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (May 27, superseded by Order dated June 3)
Allowing Reopening Of Certain Businesses And Facilities, Subject To Local Regulation (June 3, superseded by Order dated June 10)
Licenses and Permits – Extension (March 12, superseded by order dated June 19)
Amended Utility Shutoffs and Late Fees (May 29, superseded by order dated June 29)
Allowing Reopening Of Certain Businesses And Facilities, Subject To Local Regulation (June 10, superseded by order dated July 29)
Amended Utility Shutoffs and Late Fees (June 30, superseded by order dated July 31)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses; Expanded Mask Order (July 29, superseded by order dated August 3)
Masks and Physical Distancing (April 15, superseded by order dated August 3)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses; Expanded Mask Order (August 3, superseded by order dated September 1)
Waiving Weight Limits for Delivery Trucks (March 18, superseded by order dated September 1)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (September 1, superseded by order dated September 18)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (September 18, superseded by order dated September 28)
Remote Notarizations (March 30, superseded by order dated September 29)
Amended Utility Shutoffs and Late Fees (July 31)
Evictions and Mortgages (April 3, superseded by order dated October 16)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (September 28, superseded by order dated October 16)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (October 16, superseded by order dated November 10)
Casinos, Racetracks and OTB (March 15, superseded by order dated June 10)
Alcoholic Beverage Delivery and Carryout (March 19, superseded by order dated May 29)
Allowing Reopening of Certain Businesses and Facilities (November 10, superseded by order dated November 17)
Establishing Alternate Care Sites (April 20, superseded by order dated November 17)
Alternative Correctional Detention and Supervision (April 19, superseded by order dated November 17)
Evictions, Reposessions, and Foreclosures (October 16, superseded by order dated December 18)
Regulating Certain Businesses And Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings (November 17, superseded by order dated January 28)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings (January 28, superseded by order dated February 23)
Shareholder Meetings (April 15, 2020, superseded by order dated January 28)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings (February 23, superseded by order dated March 9)
Health Care Matters (March 16, superseded by order dated March 9)
Extending Certain Licenses, Permits, and Registrations (June 19, superseded by order dated March 9)
Port – Closure to Passenger Vessels (March 12, superseded by order dated May 12)
Prohibiting Price Gouging (March 23, superseded by order dated May 12)
Delegating Authority to Health Officials (April 5, superseded by order dated May 12)
Alternate Alcoholic Services (May 29, superseded by order dated May 12)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings (March 9, superseded by order dated May 12)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Requiring Face Coverings (April 21, superseded by order dated May 12)
Regulating Certain Businesses and Facilities, Generally Requiring Face Coverings (April 28, superseded by order dated May 12)

For the full record of Executive Orders not related to the COVID-19 pandemic, click here.