‼ February 18, 2025 - FLORIDA Smoke Evacuation Bill - First hearing for the Senate

Dear members,

Your presence is crucial!

We invite anyone who can join us for an important session on Tuesday, February 18th, at 1:45 PM to lend your support to our bill.  Proudly wear your white lab coat.

Every voice matters!

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If you have any questions about attending this critical session, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sandi Falk.

You can contact her via

• Email - orswf@aol.com  
• Cellphone -   239-822-5251

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Eva Lim (Previous Chapter President, has assumed this Chapter's Legislative Committee Chair) will be there.  You can reach her at Eva.Lim@bmcjax.com

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OVERVIEW:

SB 152: Protection from Surgical Smoke

GENERAL BILL by Davis (Senator Tracie Davis - our sponsor)

Protection from Surgical Smoke: Requiring hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to, by a specified date, adopt and implement policies requiring the use of smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025

Last Action: 2/10/2025 Senate - On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 02/18/25, 1:45 pm, 412 Knott Building

Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

Senate Committee References:

1. Health Policy (HP)
2. Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (AHS)
3. Rules(RC)

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We sincerely appreciate your dedication and enthusiasm.

Your commitment makes a meaningful difference in our profession, benefiting both the current generation and those who will follow.

Thank you!!!

 

THIS IS THE YEAR!!!

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Thank you,

Nylor S. Mercader

President, Northeast Florida Chapter #1005 (2023-2025)