Requires New Jersey licensure of physicians, dentists, and other health professionals serving as expert witnesses in malpractice cases; requires dentists serving as expert witnesses to comply with certain requirements for expert testimony.

This bill requires physicians, dentists, and other health professionals serving as expert witnesses in New Jersey malpractice cases to hold a valid New Jersey license. It specifically mandates that dental expert witnesses comply with additional standards for their testimony. To qualify, experts must have practiced in the relevant specialty for the year before the alleged malpractice and cannot have a financial stake in the case outcome. The law applies directly to plaintiffs seeking expert affidavits, defendants challenging such testimony, and health professionals offering expert opinions in medical or dental malpractice claims.