All four of California’s priority reparations bills — AB 57, AB 62, SB 437,
and SB 518 — have passed both chambers of the Legislature.
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Ask Governor Gavin Newsom to sign pivotal reparations legislation in law!
All four of California’s priority reparations bills — AB 57, AB 62, SB 437,
and SB 518 — have passed both chambers of the Legislature. This is a
powerful and unprecedented step forward. It means we are one signature away
from turning generations of advocacy into state action.
Now, it’s up to Governor Gavin Newsom to sign this pivotal package into law.
ADD YOUR NAME URGING THE GOVERNOR TO SIGN THE BILLS
This isn’t the end — but it is a turning point.
It’s a chance to move from apology to action, from rhetoric to repair.
What’s in the Reparations Package:
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SB 518 (Weber-Pierson) — Establishes a Reparations Bureau within
California’s Civil Rights Department to verify eligibility and administer
future programs.
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AB 62 (McKinnor) — Creates a statewide claims process for land taken
from Black families through racist policies or practices.
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AB 57 (McKinnor) — Reserves 10% of state-supported homeownership
opportunities for descendants of enslaved people.
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SB 437 (Weber-Pierson) — Funds CSU research to build scalable,
genealogy-based eligibility systems.
*Why Now: The deadline is October 12.*
Without Governor Newsom’s signature, this groundbreaking legislative
package will not become law.
In recent years, the Governor has vetoed over 15% of the bills that reach
his desk — including previous reparations-related legislation. We cannot
afford to be silent and every voice will count.
This moment demands bold leadership. Governor Newsom has positioned himself
as a progressive leader and a national voice for racial justice. Now, the
question is: Will he rise to meet this moment and progress Black
reparations in California?
*What You Can Do Now:*
Add your name to our petition urging Governor Newsom to sign all four
reparations bills:
SIGN HERE
Share this message with at least two people — doubling our voices doubles
our pressure.
Tag @GavinNewsom on social media and let him know: We’re watching. We’re
united. And we’re ready for California to lead.
Let’s make sure this chapter ends with a signature.
In solidarity,
EQUAL JUSTICE SOCIETY
and The Alliance for Reparations, Reconciliation, and Truth (ARRT)
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