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 law. It amends the definition of professional misconduct to include the act of spreading false health-related claims that contradict contemporary scientific consensus. The bill mandates that each professional licensing board create rules to define the general causes of misconduct and the corresponding disciplinary actions based on the severity of the misinformation disseminated.

Additionally, the bill provides specific definitions for key terms: "disseminate" refers to the conveyance of information from a health care professional to a patient, "misinformation" is defined as any false health-related claim, and "disinformation" is misinformation shared with malicious intent. The intent behind this 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.