Centers For Disease Control Order – Temporary Halt In Residential Evictions To Prevent The Further Spread Of Covid-19
On September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) published a draft Order entitled “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19” (the “Order”). The Order temporarily halts residential evictions for non-payment of rent. The rationale for the Order is to combat the spread of COVID. The Order cites evidence that an eviction moratorium is effective in combating the spread of COVID.
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This bill was introduced on 6/1/2020.
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This Bill was introduced on 6/10/20, signed on 6/30/20, and goes into effect on 1/1/21.
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HB20-1048: Concerning A Prohibition Against Discrimination Based On A Person’s Traits That Are Historically Associated With Race
This Bill was introduced on 1/08/20, signed on 3/6/20, and went into effect on 8/5/20.
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This Bill was introduced on 1/16/20.
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This Bill was introduced on 1/16/20.
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This Bill was introduced on 1/30/20, signed on 6/30/20, and went into effect immediately.
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This Bill was introduced on 1/30/20, was signed on 6/30/20, and went into effect immediately.
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This Bill was introduced on 2/25/20, signed on 7/14/20, and takes effect on 1/1/2021.
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