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NJ S1365

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Testa

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey pension and annuity funds under the Division of Investment from investing in Chinese pharmaceutical companies or any companies with equity ties or business operations with Chinese pharmaceutical companies

  • Defines "Chinese pharmaceutical company" as any company headquartered in China that is at least 51% owned and controlled by Chinese citizens, civilian-run enterprises, or the Chinese state government

  • Requires the State Investment Council and Division of Investment to divest from any prohibited investments within three years of the act's effective date, after consulting with an independent global security risk research firm

  • Mandates the Division of Investment to file an initial report within 60 days listing all investments violating the act, followed by annual progress reports to the Legislature

  • Provides indemnification and holds harmless all State Investment Council members and state officers involved in implementing the divestment requirements from any legal claims or damages

Legislative Description

Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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