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NJ A3366
NJ A3366Establishes act of disseminating misinformation as professional misconduct for health care professionals.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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. 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. "Disinformation" means misinformation that is deliberately disseminated with malicious intent or an intent to mislead.
AI Summary
This bill declares that a health care professional who spreads false health information, known as "misinformation," or intentionally spreads false health information with the intent to harm or deceive, known as "disinformation," to a patient under their care will be considered professional misconduct and subject to disciplinary action. "Disseminate" specifically refers to a health care professional giving this information as treatment or advice to a patient. The bill also requires each professional licensing board to define the specific actions that constitute this misconduct and the appropriate penalties based on how widespread the false information is.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3366 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3366_I1.HTM |
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