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SB475: Requiring hospitals use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system and adopt policies for the evacuation of surgical smoke during certain surgical procedures.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill requires hospitals in Kansas to use a special system to remove surgical smoke during certain procedures. The goal is to improve patient safety and reduce health risks.

Who This Affects

Patients undergoing certain surgeries at Kansas hospitals will be affected by this bill. It aims to protect them from potential health hazards caused by surgical smoke.

Key Provisions

• Requires hospitals to use a surgical smoke plume evacuation system during specific procedures

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Timeline

Introduced

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 4, 2026

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