Governor Murphy Issues Executive Orders #124 And 125

Press release from Sparta Township:

April 13, 2020

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 124, establishing a process by which the Department of Corrections may grant temporary reprieve to certain at-risk inmates during the public health emergency. The Governor’s Executive Order creates the Emergency Medical Review Committee to make recommendations on which inmates should be placed on temporary home confinement through the Commissioner’s statutory furlough authority. A copy of Executive Order No. 124 can be found here.

Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 125, imposing additional mitigation requirements on NJ TRANSIT and all private carriers to limit the spread of COVID-19. The order also outlines specific policies on restaurants that have remained open for takeout orders. A copy of Executive Order No. 125 can be found here.

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