SB21-036 Summary

• Requires state agencies issuing emergency public health orders to comply with procedural requirements for emergency rules under the State Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

• Emergency public health orders are subject to the same requirements and limitations as emergency rules, including a 120-day duration limit

• Agencies must comply with rule-making procedures including notice and hearing requirements to extend an emergency public health order beyond the 120-day limit

• Specifically applies the new requirements to the Department of Public Health and Environment when acting under sections 25-1.5-101(1) or 25-1.5-102(1)

• Takes effect upon passage for emergency public health orders issued on or after the effective date