"The State of California accepts responsibility for the role we played in promoting, facilitating, and permitting the institution of slavery," Newsom said.

Senate Bill 1217 by state Sen. Steven Glazer (D-Orinda) will force pet insurers to provide more transparency regarding their coverage.

The bill would have created a process for families to file a claim with the state if they believe the government seized their property through eminent domain due to discriminatory motives and