DE HB245

Initial state of emergency orders may last up to 120 days and may be renewed once for up to 60 days without legislative approval, but any emergency lasting beyond 180 days requires General Assembly approval for subsequent renewals

The General Assembly must convene (in person or virtually) to consider any second or subsequent renewal orders, and may approve renewals for periods of up to 90 days each; failure to approve terminates the emergency order at the end of its current term

Non-weather related emergency orders issued within 6 months of a prior termination and based on substantially similar reasons are invalid unless approved by the General Assembly

Non-weather related emergency orders requiring closure of businesses, religious facilities, or non-profit facilities must specifically identify which types of entities are subject to closure

The Act becomes effective immediately upon the ending of the Governor's term of office following enactment