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NJ SR69

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Anthony M. Bucco

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Denounces the practice of organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, including Falun Gong practitioners, political dissidents, and ethnic minorities in China

  • Cites reports that approximately 65,000 Falun Gong practitioners were killed for their organs between 2000 and 2008, with evidence suggesting such practices continue

  • Notes that China performs up to 100,000 organ transplants annually but does not comply with World Health Organization transparency requirements for organ procurement

  • References China's 1984 policy officially sanctioning organ harvesting from executed prisoners, with former officials stating over 90% of deceased organ donations came from prisoners

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the U.S. Secretary of State, China's Ambassador to the U.S., and China's UN Permanent Representative

Legislative Description

Denounces organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners and political prisoners in People's Republic of China.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

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

2/8/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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