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 Governor Ned Lamont has issued 34 executive orders since issuing his emergency declaration about the Covid crisis on March 10th.
These are summaries of the executive orders since the declararion of a state of emergency: May 1, 2020: Executive Order 7HH Mandatory suspension of annual town meeting or referendum to adopt budget Authorization for common-interest communities to hold meetings remotely April 30, 2020: Executive Order No. 7GG Extension of payment time for sealed ticket revenue due to the state Waiver of notarization requirement for embalmer’s affidavit accompanying death certificates Temporary suspension of controlled substance registration Modification of state contracting statutes to facilitate the emergency procurement of essential services Modification of state contracting authorities to facilitate the emergency procurement of essential services Modification of state construction requirements to facilitate the emergency provision of construction and construction-related services Extension of existing contracts to prevent gaps in necessary services April 24, 2020: Executive Order No. 7FF Additional flexibility for Medicaid-enrolled providers to perform telehealth through audio-only methods for new patients April 23, 2020: Executive Order No. 7EE Mandatory reporting by managed residential communities Mandatory reporting by nursing homes Civil Penalties for failure to comply with mandatory reporting Waiving certain Medicaid prior authorization requirements Waiving Medicaid bed reservation requirements for residents on leave from intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities Waiving requirements for signed delivery receipt for medical equipment, devices, and supplies April 22, 2020: Executive Order No. 7DD Additions to the definition of telehealth provider Flexibility for Medicaid-enrolled providers and in-network providers for commercial fully insured health insurance to perform telehealth through additional methods Additions to permissible out-of-state healthcare providers Participation in intern, resident physician, or United States Medical Officer candidate training programs prior to permit issuance Participation in resident physician assistant program prior to permit issuance Temporary suspension of physician assistant supervision restrictions Temporary suspension of in-person supervision requirement for advanced practice registered nurses Provision of services by respiratory care therapist and respiratory care technician students Suspension of continuing education requirement for health care providers Modification of 36-month age limit for Birth-to-Three services April 21, 2020: Executive Order No. 7CC Applicability of Executive Order No. 7S, Section 7 to additional critical and time-sensitive municipal fiscal actions Clarification of time periods regarding suspension and modification of non-judicial tax sales pursuant to Executive Order No. 7S, Section 11 Exclusion of federal stimulus payments in evaluating eligibility for state or local programs financed in whole or in part using state funds Alternative to physical presence in court for finding of irretrievable breakdown of marriage Alternative to in-person waiver of right to file motion or petition for educational support Alternative to physical appearance of petitioner regarding decree of dissolution after entry of decree of legal separation Alternative to in-court canvas prior to entrance of final agreement Alternative to physical presence when findings on the record required Revised financial protections for people covered by insurance who receive out-of-network health care services during the public health emergency April 17, 2020: Executive Order No. 7BB Cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable Further postponement of presidential preference primary to August 11 April 15, 2020: Executive Order No. 7AA Approval of temporary additional nursing home beds for COVID-19 recovery April 14, 2020: Executive Order No. 7Z Modification of state contracting statutes to facilitate the emergency procurement of essential goods In-person attendance requirement suspended for assessment appeals Suspension of requirements for security officer license April 11, 2020: Executive Order No. 7Y Implementation of a nursing home surge plan April 10, 2020: Executive Order No. 7X Protections for residential renters impacted by COVID-19 Continued cancellation of school classes through May 20, 2020 Extension of closures, distancing, and safety measures through May 20, 2020 Modification or deferral of educator certification testing Permission to operate food trucks at rest areas April 9, 2020: Executive Order No. 7W Suspension and modification of tax deadlines and collection efforts pursuant to Executive Order No. 7S, Section 6 No increased experience rating based on COVID-19 unemployment claims Coil cleaning requirements modified Delivery signature requirement suspended Return of permit not necessary for temporary closures pursuant to Executive Order No. 7D Ninety-day provisional permits Renewal date for on-premise liquor permits to be extended Permit need not be recorded with town clerk April 7, 2020: Executive Order No. 7V Safe workplaces in essential businesses Temporary permits for certain health care providers extended and fees waived Practice before licensure for certain health care profession applicants and graduates Practice before licensure for marital and family therapy associates Practice before licensure for professional counselor associates Protection from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response. April 5, 2020: Executive Order No. 7U Protection from civil liability for actions or omissions in support of the state’s COVID-19 response Financial protections for the uninsured and people covered by insurance who receive out-of-network health care services during the public health emergency. April 2, 2020: Executive Order No. 7T Prohibition on non-essential lodging Further clarification of limits on restaurants, bars, and private clubs Suspension of notarization requirement related to Connecticut Recovery Bridge Loan Program Flexibility to maintain adequate child care infrastructure Suspension of rehearing rights for temporary rate increases for certain health care providers Alternative to affidavits in relation to orders of protection and relief April 1, 2020: Executive Order No. 7S Safe stores mandatory statewide rules 60-day grace period for premium payments, policy cancellations, and non-renewals of insurance policies Extension of 30-day period of credit for liquor permittees Daily payment of certain taxes changed to weekly Flexibility to amend Medicaid waivers and state plan Relief from certain municipal tax deadlines and collection efforts Allow suspension of in-person voting requirements for critical and time sensitive municipal fiscal deadlines Suspension of reapplication filing requirement for the homeowners’ elderly/disabled circuit breaker tax relief program and for the homeowners’ elderly/disabled freeze tax relief program Substitution of full inspection requirements pertaining to October 1, 2020 grand list revaluations Extension of deadline to file income and expense statement to August 15 Suspension of non-judicial tax sales March 31, 2020: Executive Order No. 7R
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