OH SR240

Condemns the People's Republic of China for its role as the largest point of origin of fentanyl smuggled to the United States and its permissive attitude toward money laundering and drug trafficking.

Identifies the Los Zheng cartel operating in China and Mexico with the largest presence for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamines, with leaders in Shanghai not apprehended by Chinese officials.

Cites evidence that China has provided economic incentives for fentanyl production and distribution, including 10% value-added tax rebates for fentanyl and 13% rebates for fentanyl analogues and precursors.

Notes China suspended U.S.-China counternarcotics cooperation on August 5, 2022, in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Directs the Ohio Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio's Congressional delegation, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Ohio news media.