A906

Requires New Jersey licensure of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals serving as expert witnesses in malpractice cases; requires dentists serving as expert witnesses to comply with certain requirements for expert testimony.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A906 mandates New Jersey licensure for physicians, dentists, and other health professionals serving as expert witnesses in malpractice.

New Jersey A906 amends existing laws to require physicians, dentists, and other health professionals to be licensed in New Jersey to provide expert testimony in medical or dental malpractice cases. Dentists must also meet specific criteria regarding their specialties and experience. The bill ensures that expert witnesses have the necessary qualifications and expertise to testify in malpractice cases, enhancing the quality and reliability of expert testimony in such legal proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Regulated Professions Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee