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SB475Introduced in the Senate

Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.

IntroducedSenate Public Health and Welfare

Introduced by Public Health and Welfare

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Official description

Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.

Where it stands

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Senate Introduced

  2. Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

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