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MA H2192

MA H2192
Protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to protect patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. It requires hospitals and freestanding ambulatory surgical centers to report to the Department of Public Health by April 1, 2024 on the policies they have adopted to comply with a new section of the General Laws that will take effect on January 1, 2024. The new section is intended to address the issue of surgical smoke, which can contain harmful substances and pose risks to those exposed to it during medical procedures.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2192
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2192.pdf
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