The bill mandates that all hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers in Kansas must utilize a surgical smoke plume evacuation system during specific surgical procedures that generate surgical smoke. This requirement will take effect on January 1, 2027, and facilities are required to adopt and implement policies to ensure the effective evacuation of surgical smoke produced by energy-based devices, such as electrosurgery and lasers.

The bill defines key terms related to surgical smoke and the evacuation system, including "surgical smoke," which encompasses various harmful airborne contaminants generated during surgical procedures. The legislation aims to enhance the safety and health of patients and staff by minimizing exposure to potentially harmful surgical smoke in operating rooms.