The bill establishes a new requirement for hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in Florida to implement smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures that are likely to generate surgical smoke. It defines "smoke evacuation system" as equipment that captures, filters, and eliminates surgical smoke at the source, and "surgical smoke" as the gaseous byproduct produced by energy-generating devices used in surgeries. The bill mandates that these facilities adopt and implement policies for the use of smoke evacuation systems by January 1, 2027.

The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, providing a timeline for healthcare facilities to prepare for compliance. This initiative aims to enhance safety for both patients and medical staff by reducing exposure to harmful surgical smoke generated during procedures.