California Senate Bill 1437 sponsored by Re:store Justice was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown earlier today, marking a pivotal moment for justice reform and communities across the United States.

Under the antiquated felony murder rule, all accomplices in certain crimes may be charged with first degree murder, even if the accomplice did not kill, nor intend to kill, and even if the death was accidental. SB 1437, if passed, would reform existing laws by exempting accomplices who did not kill from first degree murder liability.