AR 19 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

New Jersey's Assembly Resolution 19 (AR 19) is a symbolic resolution denouncing the practice of harvesting organs from non-consenting Falun Gong practitioners and political prisoners in China. It cites reports indicating China's organ transplant system has historically relied on executed prisoners and targeted Falun Gong followers - whom the resolution states were estimated to number 65,000 victims between 2000-2008 - without their consent. The resolution mandates that copies be sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, China's U.S. ambassador, and the UN Ambassador to formally express New Jersey's stance. As a procedural resolution, it does not impose legal restrictions but serves as a formal statement of condemnation. The bill specifically references China's 1984 policy permitting organ use from executed prisoners and ongoing human rights concerns.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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