HB1887

Public health and safety; definitions; surgical smoke policies for health care employers; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1887 mandates surgical smoke policies for health care employers to protect workers' health.

Oklahoma HB1887 introduces a new law requiring health care employers to implement surgical smoke policies. This includes hospitals, ambulatory surgical facilities, and outpatient surgical centers. The bill defines "health care employer" and "smoke evacuation system," which is equipment that captures and filters surgical smoke before it affects workers. The law aims to protect the health of employees exposed to surgical smoke during procedures. The act will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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Public Health Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight

Feb 4, 2025

House

Referred to Public Health

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading