SB442Introduced in the Senate
Requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke in operating rooms. (FE)
Introduced by Rachael Cabral-Guevara, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act to create 50.36 (1r) of the statutes; Relating to: requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke in operating rooms. (FE)
Where it stands
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
March 23, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Health
Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Fiscal estimate received
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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