NJ 2020-21 COVID-19 Executive Orders 

Executive Order 238 - 05/03/21 

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order announcing an additional easing of restrictions, including a removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, a lifting of the prohibition on indoor bar seating, and an end to the outdoor gathering limit.

Executive Order 235 - 4/15/21

The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020 through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended in 2020 on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, September 25, October 24, November 22, and December 21, and again in 2021 on January 19, February 17, and March 17.

Executive Order 234 - 3/29/21

Governor Murphy Announces Increased Outdoor Gathering Limits and Increased Capacity for Large Venues.

Executive Order 233 - 3/24/21

Provides all stimulus payments issued to New Jerseyans under the American Rescue Plan Act to be exempt from, and will not be subject to, garnishment by private creditors and debt collectors.

Executive Order 231 - 3/17/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 230 - 3/11/21

Governor Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Indoor Businesses and Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Executive Order 228 - 3/3/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Clarifying Wedding Receptions Can Operate at Increased Capacity

Executive Order 225 - 2/22/21

Governor Phil Murphy Announces Increased Capacity Limits for Religious Services and Large Sports and Entertainment Venues, and Spectators for Collegiate Sporting Events. 

Executive Order 222 - 2/12/17

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey. 

Executive Order 220 - 2/12/21

Governor Murphy Announces Executive Order Allowing Limited Spectators at Youth Sporting Events

Executive Order 219 - 2/3/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Raising Indoor Capacity Limits from 25 Percent to 35 Percent for Certain Businesses. 

Executive Order 217 - 1/28/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Advancing Health Care Affordability Efforts 

Executive Order 215 - 1/19/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 214- 1/11/21

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Implement New Policies for the 2020-2021 School Year

Executive Order 210 - 12/21/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 207 - 12/04/20

Enrolling Residents Who Choose to Receive a COVID-19 Vaccine in the New Jersey Immunization Information System 

Executive Order 204 - 11/30/20 

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Pausing Indoor Practices and Competitions for Youth and Adult Sports and Lowering Limits on Outdoor Gatherings

Executive Order 200 - 11/22/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 196 - 11/16/20 

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Lowering Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Executive Order 195 - 11/12/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Permitting Municipalities and Counties to Impose Additional Restrictions on the Hours of Operation of Non-Essential Businesses after 8:00 p.m.

Executive Order 198 - 10/28/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Protect New Jersey’s Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Executive Order 191 - 10/24/20

The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020, through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1, August 27, and September 25.

Executive Order 186 - 9/25/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 183 - 9/1/2020

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing the Resumption of Indoor Dining Effective Friday, September 4

Executive Order 181 - 8/27/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Allowing Gyms and Indoor Amusement and Water Parks to Reopen Effective Tuesday, September 1

Executive Order 180 - 8/27/20

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 177 - 8/14/2020

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Protect Public Health by Mailing Every Active Registered Voter a VBM Ballot Ahead of the General Election

Executive Order 175- 8/13/2020

Murphy Administration to Open New Jersey’s Schools For In-Person Instruction Subject to Critical Health and Safety Protocols

Executive Order 173 - 8/3/2020

Governor Murphy Announces Decreased Indoor Gathering Capacity Limit

Executive Order 171 - 8/1/2020

The Order extends the Public Health Emergency that was declared on March 9, 2020, through Executive Order No. 103, which was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, and July 2.

Executive Order 163 - 7/8/2020

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Requiring Individuals to Wear Masks in Outdoor Public Spaces When They Cannot Social Distance

Executive Order 162 - 7/2/2020

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Extending Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 158 - 6/29/2020

Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Temporarily Pausing the Resumption of Indoor Dining

Executive Order 156 - 6/22/2020

Increased Indoor and Outdoor Gathering Capacity Limits

Executive Order 155 - 6/18/2020

Allows Limited In-Person Instruction at Institutions of Higher Education and Trade and Training Schools Beginning July 1

Executive Order 154 - 6/13/2020

Allows Personal Care Service Facilities to Open Effective June 22

Executive Order 153 - 6/9/2020

 Opening of Pools Effective June 22, and Opening Additional Outdoor Recreational Businesses

Executive Order 152 - 6/9/2020

Lifts Limits on Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings

Executive Order 151 - 6/4/2020

Extends Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 150 - 6/3/2020

Outdoor Dining Protocols and Process to Expand Premises for Liquor License Holders

Executive Order 149 - 5/30/2020

Allows Resumption of Child Care Services, Youth Day Camps, and Organized Sports Over the Coming Weeks

Executive Order 148 - 5/22/2020

Increases Capacity Limit on Outdoor Gatherings

Executive Order 147 - 5/18/2020

Reopening of Certain Businesses and Other Public Spaces

Executive Order 146 - 5/16/2020

Reopening of Charter Fishing and Watercraft Rental Businesses

Executive Order 145 - 5/15/2020

 Allows Elective Surgeries and Invasive Procedures to Resume on May 26

Executive Order 144 - 5/15/2020

Protects Public Health by Mailing Every Registered Voter a VBM Ballot or Application Ahead of the Primary Election

Executive Order 143 - 5/14/2020

Allows Beaches, Boardwalks, Lakes, and Lakeshores to Remain Open with Social Distancing Measures in Place

Executive Order 142 - 5/13/2020 

Permits Resumption of Non-Essential Construction, Curbside Pickup at Non-Essential Retail Businesses, and Gatherings in Cars

Executive Order 141 - 5/12/2020

Mandates that all local, county, and regional health departments use the CommCare platform to support their contact tracing efforts.

Executive order 140 - 5/8/2020

Establishes Restart and Recovery Advisory Council

Executive Order 138 - 5/6/2020

 Extends Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 137 - 5/4/2020

Recognizes New Fiscal Realities Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Executive Order 136 - 5/2/2020

Extends Statutory Deadlines for Various Environmental Laws

Executive Order 135 - 5/1/2020

Suspends in-person requirements for receipt of a marriage license and marriage ceremonies, and for the receipt of working papers for minors.

Executive Order 134 - 4/30/2020

U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Former First Lady Debby Kean

Executive Order 133 - 4/29/2020

 Reopening of State Parks and Golf Courses

Executive Order 132 - 4/29/2020

Allows Electronic Petition Submission and Signature Collection for Initiatives and Referenda

Executive Order 131 - 4/28/2020

 Creates a commission charged with advising the administration on the timing and preparation for New Jersey’s recovery from the COVID-19 shutdown.

Executive Order 130 - 4/28/2020

Allows Municipalities to Extend Grace Period for May 1st Property Tax Payments until June 1st

Executive Order 129 - 4/27/2020

Extends Retired Officer Carry Permits by a period of 90 days until after the ongoing Public Health Emergency ends.

Executive Order 128 - 4/24/2020

Provides Critical Short-Term Support for Renters

Executive Order 127 - 4/14/2020

Extends Certain Deadlines Associated with rule making

Executive Order 126 - 4/13/2020

Prohibits Cable and Telecommunications Providers from Terminating Internet and Voice Service

Executive Order 125 - 4/11/2020

Implements Additional Mitigation Requirements on NJ TRANSIT, Private Carriers, and Restaurants to Limit the Spread of COVID-19

Executive Order 124 - 4/10/2020

Establishes a Process to Grant Temporary Reprieve to Certain At-Risk Inmates

Executive Order 123 - 4/9/2020

Extends Insurance Premium Grace Periods

Executive Order 122 - 4/8/2020

Order to Cease All Non-Essential Construction Projects and Imposes Additional Mitigation Requirements on Essential Retail Businesses and Industries to Limit the Spread of COVID-19

Executive Order 121 - 4/8/2020

Allows Greater Weight Limit for Vehicles Carrying COVID-19 Relief Supplies

Executive Order 120 - 4/8/2020

Postponement of June 2nd Primary Elections until July 7th

Executive Order 119 - 4/7/2020

Extending the Public Health Emergency in New Jersey

Executive Order 118 - 4/7/2020

Closes State and County Parks to Further Social Distancing

Executive Order 117 - 4/7/2020

Waives Student Assessment Requirements for 2019-2020 School Year

Executive Order 116 - 4/7/2020

Extends Statutory Deadlines for School Districts Whose Elections Were Moved from April to May

Executive Order 115 - 4/4/2020

Strengthens COVID-19 Response Efforts by Allowing Certain Retirees to Return to Public Employment

Executive Order 114 - 4/3/2020

Directs U.S. and New Jersey Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Indefinitely in Honor of Those Who Have Lost Their Lives or Have Been Affected by COVID-19

Executive Order 113 - 4/2/2020

Authorizes Commandeering of Property Such as Medical Supplies

Executive Order 112 - 4/1/2020

Removes Barriers to Health Care Professionals Joining New Jersey's COVID-19 Response and Provide Protections for Front Line Health Care Responders

Executive Order 111 - 3/28/2020

Directs Health Care Facilities to Report Data, Including PPE Inventory and Bed Capacity, On a Daily Basis

Executive Order 110 - 3/25/20

Requires Child Care Centers Close on April 1 Unless Serving Children of Essential Workers

Executive Order 109 - 3/23/20

Suspends All Elective Surgeries, Invasive Procedures to Preserve Essential Equipment and Hospital Capacity

Executive Order 108  - 3/21/20

Invalidates any county or municipal restriction that in any way will or might conflict with any of the provisions of Executive Order No. 107

Executive Order 107 - 3/21/20

Directs all residents to stay at home until further notice