Prohibits person appointed as arbitrator who subsequently serves as mediator from resuming the role of arbitrator unless the parties agree.

This bill prevents arbitrators from later serving as mediators in the same case and then returning to arbitration without the parties' agreement. It specifically amends New Jersey's arbitration law to state that an arbitrator who assumes a mediation role cannot resume arbitration unless all parties consent in writing. The change clarifies a 2013 court ruling (Minkowitz v. Israeli) that found arbitrators who mediate first cannot later act as arbitrators without consent, as mediation disclosures compromise neutrality. The policy directly affects arbitrators, mediators, and parties in New Jersey arbitration proceedings. This ensures parties can prevent potential conflicts of interest when role transitions occur.