SB475

Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Kansas SB475 mandates hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to use evacuation systems for surgical smoke plumes starting January 1, 2027.

Kansas SB475 requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers licensed by the Department of Health and Environment to use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures. Effective January 1, 2027, these facilities must ensure the evacuation of surgical smoke from procedures using energy-based devices like electrosurgery and lasers.

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Public Health and Welfare Committee
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 4

Senate

Senate Introduced