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NJ A3182
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jay Webber
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AI Summary
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Physicians who provide uncompensated substance use disorder treatment to at least 10% of their patients in a calendar year qualify for a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits
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The damages cap applies only to cases arising from substance use disorder care provided during the calendar year following the year the physician met the uncompensated care threshold
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The State Board of Medical Examiners must establish rules for physicians to report, document, and certify their uncompensated care, and for the board to verify eligibility
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Qualifying physicians may submit board certification to their malpractice insurers, potentially reducing their insurance premiums
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
"Addiction Medicine Philanthropy Act"; provides physicians who provide uncompensated care for treatment of substance use disorders with $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages in actions alleging medical malpractice.
Health Infrastructure
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Infrastructure Committee
1/13/2026