A507

Establishes civil immunity for damages arising out of birth injury or congenital defect for physicians providing prenatal care under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A507 grants immunity to physicians providing prenatal care from damages related to birth injuries or congenital defects under specific.

New Jersey A507 establishes civil immunity for physicians who provide prenatal care from damages arising from birth injuries or congenital defects. This immunity applies if the physician provided care in line with ordinary medical standards, the mother did not receive care from the physician during the final eight weeks of pregnancy, and the physician advised the mother on the importance of ongoing prenatal care.

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee