California Legislature Advances Reparations Bills After Apologizing for Slavery

Key measures include compensation for unjust land seizures and the establishment of a reparations fund.

The California Assembly approved an official apology for the state's role in supporting slavery.
Several reparations bills moved forward, including compensation for land taken by eminent domain and a bill to create a reparations fund.
A proposed agency to help Black families research their lineage and confirm eligibility for reparations also advanced.
Two bills providing homeownership aid and property tax relief for descendants of slaves did not pass.
The legislative package is part of broader efforts by the California Legislative Black Caucus to address historical injustices.