The bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically s. 395.1013, which mandates the use of smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to protect patients and personnel from surgical smoke. It defines "smoke evacuation system" as equipment that captures and filters surgical smoke before it can affect individuals in the room, and "surgical smoke" as the gaseous byproduct produced by energy-generating devices like lasers and electrosurgical tools.

By January 1, 2027, all licensed facilities are required to adopt and implement policies aimed at preventing exposure to surgical smoke in situations where there is a significant risk. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.