2025-2026 Regular Session • South Carolina Legislature
S0170: Surgical Smoke Evacuation System
Legislative Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 44-7-387 So As To Require A Licensed Facility To Adopt And Implement Policies To Prevent Exposure To Surgical Smoke By Requring The Use Of A Smoke Evacuation System.
Demographic Impact
Overall analysis of equity impact
80% Positive
High ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓Unlock Full Demographic Insights
Go beyond the overall score.
Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.
Enable full analysis features for your organization.
Contact Sales to Learn MoreOr email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.
Bill History
1/14/2025
Introduced and read first time
Senate
1/14/2025
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Senate
3/11/2025
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
Senate
3/13/2025
Committee Amendment Adopted
Senate
3/13/2025
Read second time
Senate
3/13/2025
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
Senate
3/18/2025
Scrivener's error corrected
3/18/2025
Read third time and sent to House
Senate
3/19/2025
Scrivener's error corrected
3/20/2025
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
3/20/2025
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
House of Representatives
Roll Call Votes
Senate: 2nd Reading
3/13/2025
41
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
5
Absent
Result: PASSED
Status Information
Current Status
Engrossed(3/18/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs(House of Representatives)
Sponsors
Republican: 6
Democrat: 2
Primary Sponsor
Greg Hembree
Republican