NJ S4024

Disseminating health-related misinformation or disinformation to patients would constitute professional misconduct for licensed health care professionals in New Jersey, subjecting them to disciplinary action

"Misinformation" is defined as health-related claims of fact that are false and contradicted by contemporary scientific consensus contrary to the standard of care

"Disinformation" is defined as misinformation deliberately spread with malicious intent or intent to mislead

Each professional licensing board would establish rules defining specific grounds for misconduct and appropriate disciplinary actions based on the extent of dissemination

The bill applies to information conveyed as treatment or advice from a health care professional directly to patients under their care