Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

H 2442: An Act protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke

In committee Last action April 15, 2026: Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Plain-language summary

H 2442 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting patients and healthcare workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Primary sponsor: Jim Hawkins (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jim Hawkins (Democratic). 18 co-sponsors.