Senate Bill 365 Summary

• Authorizes meeting spaces, reception venues, and entertainment facilities to resume operations for receptions and parties during COVID-19 emergency declarations, notwithstanding state or local restrictions.

• Establishes capacity limits of 50% of authorized fire capacity, 12 people per 1,000 square feet, or 300 people, whichever is less.

• Requires daily employee temperature checks (100.4°F threshold), thermal thermometer checks for guests, mandatory face masks and gloves for employees, and strongly encourages masks for guests.

• Mandates frequent cleaning of high-touch areas during operations and deep cleaning with EPA-approved disinfectants after business closes daily, plus maintenance of CDC and state social distancing guidelines.

• Prohibits self-service or buffet food service, requires hand sanitizer stations with at least 60% alcohol, and collection of guest contact information retained for 15 days past the event date.

• Expires when applicable emergency declarations are terminated, allowing venues to resume full unrestricted operations.