The bill amends the Health Care Facilities Act of July 19, 1979, by adding a new section focused on surgical smoke evacuation systems. It mandates that by January 1, 2027, all ambulatory surgical facilities and hospitals must adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke during procedures that generate it. The Department of Health is tasked with ensuring compliance with these new requirements during inspections and in response to complaints.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to surgical smoke and smoke evacuation systems, clarifying that a smoke evacuation system is designed to capture and filter surgical smoke at its source to protect individuals from harmful exposure. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1043 (Jul 08, 2025): P.L.130, No.48