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Bill > S1332
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill requires all hospitals and freestanding ambulatory surgical facilities in Massachusetts to adopt policies to eliminate surgical smoke through the use of smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate such smoke, such as those using electrosurgery or lasers. Facilities that violate this requirement will be fined at least $500 per violation. The bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2024, and requires facilities to report their compliance policies to the Department of Public Health by April 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Jo Comerford (D)*,
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Susan Moran (D),
Pavel Payano (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2648 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1332 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1332.pdf |
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