S0170Introduced in the Senate
Surgical Smoke Evacuation System
Introduced by Greg Hembree, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-7-387 So As To Require A Licensed Facility To Adopt And Implement Policies To Prevent Exposure To Surgical Smoke By Requring The Use Of A Smoke Evacuation System.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
March 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · March 13, 2025
41
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Committee Amendment Adopted
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
Scrivener's error corrected
Read third time and sent to House
Scrivener's error corrected
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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