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NJ S3700
NJ S3700Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.
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Introduced
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
In Committee
09/30/2024
09/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the act of disseminating misinformation or disinformation by a health care professional as an act of professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action. It is the sponsor's intent that this legislation will help combat health misinformation and curb the spread of falsehoods that threaten the health and safety of New Jersey residents. The bill defines "disseminate" to mean the conveyance of information, in the form of treatment or advice, from a health care professional to a patient under the health care professional's care. "Misinformation" means any health-related claim of fact that is false and contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus contrary to the standard of care. "Disinformation" means misinformation that is deliberately disseminated with malicious intent or an intent to mislead.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the act of disseminating misinformation or disinformation by a healthcare professional as an act of professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action. It defines "misinformation" as any false health-related claim contradicted by scientific consensus and the standard of care, and "disinformation" as misinformation deliberately disseminated with malicious intent or an intent to mislead. The bill aims to combat the spread of health-related falsehoods that threaten the safety of New Jersey residents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 09/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3700 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3700_I1.HTM |
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