Hawaii

Updated: June 18, 2020

9^th SUPPLEMENTARY EMERGENCY PROCLOMATION

Governor Ige issued a Ninth Supplementary Proclamation extending the statewide emergency through July 31. The order does not address reopening of businesses but it (i) lifts the quarantine requirement for inter-island travelers (beginning June 16); (ii) leaves in place the quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers; (iii) imposes criminal liability for those hosting out-of-state travelers; (iv) extends the eviction moratorium through July; and (v) eliminates certain prohibitions on outdoor activities.

Updated: June 10, 2020

8^th SUPPLEMENTARY EMERGENCY PROCLAMATIONS

Executive Summary

On May 18, the Governor issued an Eighth Supplementary Order by which the Governor amends and restates “all prior proclamations and executive orders.”  The Order invokes the “Act with Care” Order which requires all persons within the State to stay at home “except as necessary to maintain continuity of operations of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto, and as further designated below or by the Director of HIEMA.” The Act with Care Order provides that all businesses not identified in the CISA List (v3.0) or designated by the Director of HIEMA or otherwise identified in the Order may not operate. 

In addition to the current CISA List of critical infrastructure, the 8^th Order uses a color-coded system for phases of re-opening called “Beyond Recovery: Reopening Hawai’i.” The Act with Care Order uses this four-phase approach to reopening Hawaii, with each phase given a particular name and color. Hawaii is currently in Phase 2, which is coded orange and called “Act with Care.” Phase 2 will start with the reopening of medium-risk businesses and operations, then move to high-risk businesses and operations. Telework should be continued, where possible. The specific timing of reopening certain businesses and operations will be left to county mayors, with approval from the Governor.

Summary of Order

The following businesses and operations are allowed to reopen as part of Phase 2 “Act with Care” beginning in June:

• Open with physical distancing and safe practices:
  • Accommodations
  • Auto dealerships, car washes
  • Childcare
  • Educations facilities (K-12, higher)
  • Indoor gathering places, including places of worship
  • Indoor exercise facilities, including gyms and fitness centers
  • Manufacturing, construction
  • Museums, theaters
  • Office settings
  • Personal services
  • Restaurants
  • Retail & repair
  • Shopping malls
• Open with adjusted safe practices:
  • Agriculture, non-food
  • Healthcare, social assistance, government
  • Outdoor spaces
• Closed:
  • Large venues, bars, clubs

Social Distancing Requirements

• All persons are encouraged to wear a cloth face covering
• All persons shall maintain a minimum six-feet of physical separation from all other persons to the fullest extent possible
  • Business/operations shall designate with signage, tape, or by other means
• Each business facility/operation shall determine the maximum number of customers that may be accommodated while maintaining social distancing

Updated: May 5, 2020

7^th SUPPLEMENTARY EMERGENCY PROCLOMATION

Executive Summary

Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige issued a seventh supplementary emergency proclamation that shifts Hawaii to a “Safer at Home” state and authorizes the first group of businesses to reopen as of May 7, 2020. Retail businesses, such as car washes, pet groomers, and shopping malls, may reopen provided they follow specific safety and social distancing guidelines. The State will unveil a color-coded system for phases of re-opening.

Summary of Order

The following businesses and operations can re-open starting May 7, 2020:

• Agriculture (non-food), such as landscape, ornamental plant growers, and nurseries
• Auto dealerships
• Car washes
• Childcare services, licensed or authorized under the law
• Pet grooming services
• Observatories and support facilities
• Retail and repair services, such as apparel, florists, watch and surfboard repair
  • Retail does not reopen in City and County of Honolulu until May 15
  • Retail and most repair will not re-open in Maui County
• Shopping malls, limited to retail and repair services
  • Shopping malls not reopening in Maui County

All counties must obtain the Governor’s approval, or the approval of the Director of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. All beaches remain closed.

Social Distancing Requirements

• All persons are encouraged to wear a cloth face covering
• All persons shall maintain a minimum six-feet of physical separation from all other persons to the fullest extent possible
  • Business/operations shall designate with signage, tape, or by other means
• Each business facility/operation shall determine the maximum number of customers that may be accommodated while maintaining social distancing

Updated: April 25, 2020

Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige issued a sixth supplementary order amending and restating prior proclamations and executive orders related to the COVID-19 emergency, and extending the stay-at-home order across the state through May 31. The Hawaii Executive Order requires all citizens living within the State to stay at home except as allowed in the Order, and requires all businesses and operations in the State, except “Essential Businesses and Operations,” to cease all activities.  Generally, the Order states it is intended to encompass the CISA Essential Critical Infrastructure list; however, the Order goes into greater detail by providing a more detailed listing of Essential Businesses and Operations than provided in the CISA list. Essential Businesses and Operations must take proactive measures to ensure compliance with social distancing requirements.

Key Documents

NEW Ninth Supplementary Proclamation

Eighth Supplementary Proclamation

NEW Beyond Recovery Reopen Plan

Seventh Supplementary Proclamation

Sixth Supplementary Proclamation

Executive Order