The bill establishes a new section in the Florida Statutes, specifically section 395.1013, which mandates the use of smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to protect patients and personnel from harmful surgical smoke. It defines key terms such as "smoke evacuation system," which refers to equipment that captures and filters surgical smoke, and "surgical smoke," which is the gaseous byproduct produced by energy-generating devices used in surgical procedures.

By January 1, 2027, all licensed facilities are required to adopt and implement policies aimed at preventing exposure to surgical smoke that poses a health risk, as supported by medical evidence. This includes the use of smoke evacuation systems or other appropriate measures during surgical procedures likely to generate such smoke. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.