Stories from Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced Senate Bill 1139 to the Senate Floor on Monday. S1139 clarifies the definitions of “quarantine” and “isolation” and adds definitions for “biological agent,” “chemical agent,” “medically unknown symptoms,” and “restricted access.” Additionally, it clarifies the criteria under which an order of isolation, quarantine, or restricted access can be made and removes much of the discretion and potential for agency overreach. ...