Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1482: An Act protecting patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1482 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Primary sponsor: Jo Comerford (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1482) of Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and Michael D. Brady for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Comerford | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
| John Keenan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk and Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health