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Digest
HB 513 mandates that hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers adopt and implement policies for using surgical smoke evacuation systems during procedures likely to generate surgical smoke. This measure aims to mitigate exposure to surgical smoke for patients and healthcare workers. Facilities must implement these policies by January 1, 2026, and the Act becomes effective on September 1, 2025.
Author (3)
Ann Johnson
Lauren Simmons
Donna Howard
Contact the Author
Rep. Ann Johnson
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0389
Capitol Office:
EXT E2.718
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