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 mandates that dental expert witnesses must also meet specific specialty and experience criteria, such as board certification in the relevant field or five years of focused practice. The law prohibits experts from having financial ties to the case outcome and bans contingency fee arrangements for expert testimony. These requirements apply to both expert testimony and the "certificate of merit" affidavits required to file malpractice claims. The bill directly affects plaintiffs' attorneys, defendants, and health professionals seeking to testify in such cases.