NJ A256

Bill

Requires certain health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.

Introduced
01/11/2022

In Committee
10/17/2022

Crossed Over
12/19/2022

Passed
01/26/2023

Dead

Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/13/2023

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires certain health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain health care facilities, excluding long-term care facilities, adult medical day care providers, and home health agencies, to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke through the use of a smoke evacuation system during procedures that generate such smoke. The bill defines key terms like "health care facility," "smoke evacuation system," and "surgical smoke." The Commissioner of Health is tasked with adopting rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill, and the bill will take effect 90 days after the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

DeAnne DeFuccio (R)*, Fred Madden (D)*, Nancy Muñoz (R)*, Shanique Speight (D)*, Daniel Benson (D), Herbert Conaway (D), Kimberly Eulner (R), Michele Matsikoudis (R), Carol Murphy (D), Marilyn Piperno (R),

Last Action

Approved P.L.2023, c.24. (on 03/13/2023)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A256

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A256
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/PL23/24_.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/AL23/24_.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R3.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R3.PDF
Analysis - Statement Senate 11/21/22 2R	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_S3.PDF
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R2.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R2.PDF
Analysis - Statement ALA 10/17/22 1R	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_S2.PDF
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_I1.HTM
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R1.PDF
Bill	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_I1.PDF
Analysis - Statement AHE 6/2/22	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A0500/256_S1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/256_R1.PDF
Statement AHE 6/2/22	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/256_S1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/256_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A0500/256_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3982	Requires health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee	Carry Over
S4015	Requires health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee	Carry Over
S732	Requires certain health care facilities to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke via use of smoke evacuation system.	Substituted by A256 (3R)	Same As

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