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NJ SR69
Resolution
Status
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Anthony M. Bucco
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AI Summary
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Denounces the practice of organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, including Falun Gong practitioners, political dissidents, and ethnic minorities in China
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Cites reports that approximately 65,000 Falun Gong practitioners were killed for their organs between 2000 and 2008, with evidence suggesting such practices continue
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Notes that China performs up to 100,000 organ transplants annually but does not comply with World Health Organization transparency requirements for organ procurement
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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
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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