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NJ A1884

NJ A1884
Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
09/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for healthcare professionals in New Jersey. The bill defines misinformation as any false health-related claim, and disinformation as misinformation deliberately spread with malicious intent. Healthcare boards are required to establish the specific grounds for misconduct and appropriate disciplinary actions based on the extent of misinformation or disinformation disseminated by a healthcare professional. The bill aims to hold healthcare providers accountable for the spread of false or misleading health information to their patients.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee (on 09/23/2024)

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