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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Crossed Over
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring, by January 1, 2028, each health care facility that performs surgical procedures to adopt and implement policies that require the use of a smoke evacuation system during a surgical procedure that may generate surgical smoke.
AI Summary
This bill requires all healthcare facilities in Maryland that perform surgical procedures to implement policies mandating the use of a smoke evacuation system by January 1, 2028. A "smoke evacuation system" is defined as equipment designed to capture and filter surgical smoke at its source before it can affect the eyes or respiratory systems of people in the operating room. "Surgical smoke" refers to the gaseous byproducts generated by energy-based surgical tools, which can include harmful airborne contaminants. This legislation aims to improve air quality and protect healthcare workers and patients from the potential health risks associated with surgical smoke.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading Passed (on 04/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1087?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1087_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1087t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1087_hlt.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1087f.pdf |
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