HB4779

Health facilities: other; surgical smoke plume evacuation plan; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20187.

Complete·7/23/26

Michigan HB4779 mandates health facilities to use evacuation systems for surgical smoke plume during procedures using heat-producing equipment.

Michigan HB4779 amends the Public Health Code to require health facilities and agencies that perform surgical procedures using heat-producing equipment to implement a policy for using surgical smoke plume evacuation systems. These systems are designed to capture, transport, filter, and neutralize the harmful vapor, gas, or particles produced during such procedures, preventing them from making contact with the eyes or respiratory tract of individuals.

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 10

11:30 AM

Senate Health Policy

Mar 4

9:00 AM

House Health Policy

History

Jul 23

House

Approved By The Governor 07/21/2026 03:08 Pm

Jul 23

House

Filed With Secretary Of State 07/23/2026 11:28 Am

Jul 23

House

Assigned Pa 47'26 With Immediate Effect