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, 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 this requirement during on-site inspections and in response to any related complaints.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to surgical smoke and smoke evacuation systems. "Smoke evacuation system" refers to equipment designed to capture and filter surgical smoke at its source, while "surgical smoke" encompasses the plume generated from energy-generating surgical devices, including various airborne contaminants. 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