STATE OF ALABAMA

PROCLAMATION

BY THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, I declared the existence of a state public health
emergency based on the appearance of the 2019 novel coronavirus known as 
in the State of Alabama;

WHEREAS that initial proclamation included provisions designed to assist in
preventing the spread of and in mitigating the consequences of 

WHEREAS, on March 18, 20, 23, and 26 and April 2 of 2020, I issued supplemental
proclamations to further address the occurrence of COVID-19 in the State of Alabama;
and

WHEREAS new implications of come to light on a continual basis,
requiring ?exibility and adaptability by all levels of government within the State of
Alabama;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Kay lvey, Governor of the State of Alabama, pursuant to
the relevant provisions of the Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955, as
amended, Ala. Code 31-9-1, et seq., do hereby proclaim the existence of conditions that
warrant implementation of additional extraordinary measures and relief during the state
public health emergency now in effect in order to guard public health and protect human
life. I therefore proclaim and direct all of the following:

1. Protection against evictions

Because COVID-19 mitigation efforts require people to remain at their place of
residence, I find that it would promote the safety and protection of the civilian population
to grant temporary relief from residential evictions and foreclosures. To that end: All
state, county, and local law enforcement officers are hereby directed to cease enforcement
of any order that would result in the displacement of a person from his or her place of
residence. Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving any individual of the
obligation to pay rent, to make mortgage payments, or to comply with any other
obligation that an individual may have under a rental agreement or mortgage.

FURTHER, to the extent a provision in this supplemental proclamation conflicts
with any provision of state law, that law is hereby suspended for the duration of this state
of emergency, and this proclamation shall control.

FURTHER, I declare that this proclamation and all subsequent orders, laws, rules,
or regulations issued pursuant hereto shall remain in full force and effect for the duration
of the public health emergency unless rescinded or extended by proclamation.

 

ATTEST:


John HO/Ierriu
Secretary of State

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal to be affixed
by the Secretary of State at the State Capitol in
the City of Montgomery on this 3rd day of
April, 2020.

mm,

Kay Ivey 
Governor