Horse Slaughter Bill

A bill that would prohibit the transportation of horses into Illinois for the purpose of slaughter for human consumption was introduced to the state legislature last week. Sponsored by Rep. Bob Molaro, the bill was introduced Feb. 22, representing the state's second try at an anti-slaughter bill. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 100,000 horses were slaughtered last year in the Texas and DeKalb, Illinois plants. Help put an end to the cruelty and protect these horses.