S.4024

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

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4024 establishes the dissemination of misinformation or disinformation by health care professionals as professional misconduct.

New Jersey S4024 amends the state's professional conduct standards for health care professionals by classifying the dissemination of misinformation or disinformation as professional misconduct. This bill defines "misinformation" as false health-related claims contradicted by scientific consensus, and "disinformation" as misinformation deliberately spread with malicious intent. Health care professionals found guilty of such dissemination face disciplinary actions. The legislation aims to protect public health by curbing the spread of harmful falsehoods.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee