This bill establishes the dissemination of misinformation or disinformation by health care professionals as a form of professional misconduct, subjecting violators to disciplinary action under existing laws. It amends Title 45 of the Revised Statutes to clarify that health care professionals who provide false health-related claims that contradict contemporary scientific consensus will face consequences. The bill mandates that each licensing board create rules to define what constitutes professional misconduct and the corresponding disciplinary measures based on the severity of the misinformation disseminated.

Additionally, the bill provides definitions for key terms, including "disseminate," which refers to the conveyance of information from a health care professional to a patient, and distinguishes between "misinformation" and "disinformation," with the latter being intentionally misleading. The intent of the legislation is to combat health misinformation and protect the health and safety of New Jersey residents by holding health care professionals accountable for the accuracy of the information they provide. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.