With over 3,000 emails and a relentless campaign, #JayZ and #MeekMill’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed. Thanks to REFORM Alliance, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new bill; AB 1950–into law that has a major impact on the state’s probation system.
The newly signed law limits adult probation sentences to a maximum of 1 year for misdemeanor, and 2 years for felony offenses, according to @tmztv.
“I want to thank Governor Newsom for his leadership in signing AB 1950, the most transformative probation bill in this country to date,” JAY-Z said in a statement concerning the Reform Alliance. “This is a first step that I hope introduces a wave of much needed change throughout the country.”
Gavin Newsom signed another major bill, on Wednesday; that will allow the state to pay reparations of some kind to Black Californians; especially those who are descendants of slaves.
While the law does not state a specific payment method or amount; it allows for a nine-member task force to assemble and make recommendations; on how reparations would be provided, such as through compensation or restitution.
Along with possible reparations, the task force will be allowed to make recommendations on eliminating state laws and policies; that perpetuate discrimination and on issuing a formal apology; “for the perpetration of gross human rights violations and crimes against humanity on African slaves and their descendants,” according to @sacramentobee.
The task force will also detail the impacts of slavery and systemic racism.