The Jewish Community Council of Dayton reported today that a bill for humane slaughter now before the Ohio House of Representatives has had added to it the so-called Federal Case Amendment. This amendment defines Jewish ritual slaughter as humane and provides for handling and preparation of animals for slaughter.
The bill requires “humane methods of slaughter” of livestock and fixes penalties for violation. Since the Federal amendment gives state approval to shechita, the bill in its present form precludes any damage to the Jewish community position.
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