The following materials are related to the authority and exercise of quarantine and isolation in U.S. jurisdictions.   Materials are listed in alphabetical order by jurisdiction.

• Federal. A Presidential Influenza Executive Order.  An order amending the Public Health Service Act to include certain influenza viruses to the list of quarantinable diseases based on the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services in consultation with the Surgeon General.
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 04/06/2005 12:00 AM)
   
• MMWR Article on the Use of Qurantine in a Measles Outbreak.  A recently published MMWR article about a measles outbreak in Iowa and the use of quarantine as well as other measures used to control the outbreak.
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 10/26/2004)
   
• New Report: "Quarantine and Isolation: Lessons Learned from SARS"
  On December 1, 2003, the Institute for Bioethics, Health Policy and Law at the University of Louisville released a report titled, "Quarantine and Isolation: Lessons Learned from SARS."  The lead author was Prof. Mark A. Rothstein, director of the Institute.   The report reviews lessons learned from the use of quarantine and isolation in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Vietnam during the recent SARS outbreak.  The report was funded through a cooperative agreement with CDC; however, it is the independent work of the authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of CDC or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  It is available online at (Web link).
  (Posted: 12/02/2003 10:00 AM)
   
• Illinois.  Chicago Dept. of Public Health Quarantine & Isolation Regulations.   Emergency regulations adopted by the Chicago Department of Public Health that authorizes more specific authority to quarantine and/or isolate persons to address a health hazard that presents an immediate risk to the public health.
  (Word file).
  (Posted: 09/20/2004)
   
• Illinois.  HB 5164, a bill to amend the Illinois Department of Public Health Act and various other acts relating to public health emergencies, including the delegation of emergency powers to the State Department of Public Health to declare and enforce quarantine and isolation: Sponsor: House Representative S. Feighenholtz (introduced 2/5/2004) (Enrolled 7/28/2004).
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 08/05/2004)
   
• Michigan.  Memorandum from Denise Chrysler, Director, and Joe Baumann, Policy Analyst, Office of Legal Affairs, Michigan Department of Community Health, to CDC reviewing Michigan's legal authority to respond to an outbreak of SARS. Written in response to an inquiry from CDC.
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 11/28/2003 2:30 PM)
   
• Minnesota.   Isolation and Quarantine (I/Q) and Mass Dispensing in Emergencies.  Minnesota's I/Q provisions, updated in 2005, eliminate the sunset on the rights of persons subject to an I/Q order and on the court process for issuing an I/Q order.  The update includes new provisions on state-paid defense counsel, job protection for persons in I/Q, peace officer enforcement and other modified provisions.
  (Web link).
  (Posted: 06/21/2005 2:30 PM)
   
• Minnesota.   Minnesota Isolation, Quarantine and Mass Dispensing Law with 2005 Amendments.
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 06/21/2005 2:30 PM)

• Nevada.  Nevada Senate Bill No. 82.  An act relating to public health establishing procedures for isolation or quarantine of persons with a communicable disease.
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 03/01/2004 3:00 PM)

• New Hampshire.  Quarantine Order.   Prepared by the New Hampshire Office of Attorney General in 2003 as part of the state's emergency preparedness activities.  The order can be used by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to quarantine a person suspected of being exposed to a contagious disease and to subject them to a medical examination, including collection of bodily specimens for analysis. 
  (PDF file).   (Word file).
  (Posted: 12/09/2003 3:00 PM)

• New Hampshire.  Order of Isolation for Suspected Contagious Disease Patients.  Prepared by the New Hampshire Office of Attorney General in 2003 as part of the state's emergency preparedness activities.  The order can be used by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to isolate persons believed to be infected with a contagious disease and subject them to a medical examination and collection of bodily specimens for analysis. 
  (PDF file).   (Word file).
  (Posted: 12/09/2003 3:00 PM)

• New Hampshire.  Order of Isolation for Suspected Tuberculosis Patients.  Prepared by the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in 2003 as part of the state's emergency preparedness activities.  It can be used by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to isolate persons suspected of having Tuberculosis, and to subject them to a medical examination and collection of bodily specimens. 
  (PDF file).   (Word file).
  (Posted: 12/09/2003 3:00 PM)

• New Hampshire.  Complaint for Compulsory Isolation or Quarantine Pursuant to RSA 141-C:12, III.  Prepared by the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in 2003 as part of the state's emergency preparedness activities.  The Complaint can be used by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services when an individual refuses to undergo ordered treatment.  The signed complaint is attached to a copy of the Order for Treatment issued by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.  The Complaint and Order can be enforced by law enforcement officers to compel an individual suspected of being infected with a contagious disease to undergo a medical examination. 
  (PDF file).   (Word file).
  (Posted: 12/09/2003 3:00 PM)

• New Hampshire.  Request for Superior Court Hearing under RSA 141-C:14-A to Review Order of Isolation or Quarantine.  Prepared by the New Hampshire Office of the Attorney General in 2003 as part of the state's emergency preparedness activities.  It can be used by a person who has been ordered to undergo an examination, immunization, treatment, isolation, or quarantine by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to request a hearing to contest the order. 
  (PDF file).   (Word file).
  (Posted: 12/09/2003 3:00 PM)

• New Jersey.  DHHS Guidelines on Community Containment of Plague.  A guide to provide instruction and guidance on community-based containment strategies during a biological event.  
  (PDF file).
  (Posted: 05/09/2005 3:00 PM)

• Texas.  Order for Area Quarantine .  A sample copy of an order declaring an area quarantine in the case of an outbreak of a communicable disease, issued by the Texas Department of Health.
    (Word file).
  (Posted: 07/30/2004 3:00 PM)

• Washington.  Chart for Use of Isolation or Quarantine.  An explanatory chart describing the use of isolation or quarantine legal documents, and a comprehensive list of options for initiating quarantine or isolation under statute WAC 246-100-040.
  (Word file).
  (Posted: 3/30/2003 3:00 PM)

• Washington. Isolation & Quarantine Forms.  A form for a local health officers request for voluntary quarantine, prepared by the Washington State Department of Health on 12/22/2003.
  (Word file).
  (Posted: 3/30/2003 3:00 PM)

• Washington. Emergency Involuntary Detention Order.  Sample templates for use by the local health official for court ordered involuntary isolation or quarantine due to imminent risk, originated by the Washington State Department of Health.
  (Word file).
  (Posted: 3/30/2003 3:00 PM)

• Washington. Sample templates used by local health officers for refusal to comply with court ordered involuntary isolation or quarantine WAC 246-100-040: Summons  ;   Detention ex parte petition  ;   Confidential schedule  ;   Declaration supporting ex parte detention petition when voluntary detention refused  ;   Order ex parte for involuntary detention  .
  (Posted: 3/30/2003 3:00 PM)

• Washington. Declaration supporting motion for continued detention .  A sample of a declaration supporting a motion for a court order to  continue isolation or quarantine in accordance with Washington State Department of Health statute WAC 246-100-040.
  Also a sample copy of the order granting motion for continued detention: Order Granting Motion for Continued Detention . 
  (Posted: 3/30/2003 3:00 PM)