Expressing support for the end of forced organ harvesting in the People's Republic of China

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Simmons

Kansas expresses support for ending forced organ harvesting in China, signaling a moral stance but without creating enforceable policy.

Died in Committee

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Bill overview

Bill: HCR 5032 (House Concurrent Resolution)

Session: 2025-2026, Kansas

Title: Expressing support for the end of forced organ harvesting in the People’s Republic of China

Status: Died in Committee (April 10, 2026)

Introduced: February 18, 2026

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Alexis Simmons

Committees: Referred to the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs (February 18, 2026)

Purpose and intent

The resolution expresses formal support for ending forced organ harvesting in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

It aligns the Kansas General Assembly with concerns about human rights abuses related to organ procurement in China.

The resolution signals moral and diplomatic stance rather than creating new law or spending.

Key provisions and changes

As a concurrent resolution, HCR 5032 would typically:

Express the sense of the Kansas Legislature regarding the issue of forced organ harvesting.
Record Kansas policy support or acknowledgement related to human rights standards in China.
Not establish or fund executive branch programs; resolutions generally do not create enforceable statutory requirements.

Specific language (not provided in the summary) would ordinarily:

Condemn or oppose forced organ harvesting practices.
Urge appropriate actions by policymakers or international actors, such as urging the U.S. government or international organizations to address the issue.
Request or encourage further study, reporting, or advocacy rather than mandate action.

Who or what would be affected

Legislators and state government proceedings: The resolution would shape the record of the Kansas Legislature and inform official stance on the issue.

External audiences: It may influence Kansas’ communications with federal authorities, international partners, or advocacy groups by signaling state-level concern about organ harvesting practices in China.

No direct fiscal or regulatory impact on individuals, businesses, or Chinese practices, as concurrent resolutions typically do not create new laws or funding.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduction and referral: Filed February 18, 2026; referred to the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs the same day.

House committee action: Reported or acted upon in committee (the bill later died in committee on April 10, 2026).

Died in committee: The resolution did not advance to the full House for a floor vote, ending the bill’s progress for the 2025-2026 session.

If reintroduced: The measure could be reconsidered in a future session, potentially with revised language or sponsor support.

Potential impact and considerations

Symbolic impact: As a state concurrent resolution, it serves to articulate Kansas’ position on a human rights issue and may influence public discourse and international perception.

Policy leverage: It could prompt related state agencies to reference the resolution in statements or to align with publicly stated human rights positions.

Limitations: Lacks binding authority to change policy in China or to authorize state actions; any real-world impact would rely on broader federal or international responses beyond the resolution itself.

If you’d like, I can compare this resolution to similar actions in other states or provide a sample of typical language used in such concurrent resolutions.