Conservatorship Reform Becomes Law in California amid Attention on Britney Spears' Case

Britney Spears, Jamie Spears.Photo: getty; Alex Berliner/Shutterstock

Gov.Gavin Newsomhas signed a bill that seeks to reform California’s conservatorship laws.

The new law comes amid intense coverage ofBritney Spears' case in the state — where she is seeking to change her own conservatorship — and thesuspension of her father, Jamie Spears, asconservator of her estateafter 13 years.

Legislators cited the pop star’s case in advocating for the bill to become law.

The law emphasizes transparency and requires conservators overseeing estates valued at more than $1 million to register as professionals and receive training,CBS News reports. It gives conservatees more control over their legal representation and includes a penalty of up to $50,000 for conservators that courts find have not acted in the best interest of a client.

“We’ve seen the heartbreaking case of Britney Spears play out in the public eye, but there are hundreds — if not thousands — of other cases in which families are struggling,” Low said. “We need to do everything in our power to help them and their loved ones receive the care and support they need.”

Nonetheless Jamie Spars opposed his suspension, andcalled it a “loss"for his daughter, whom he said he loved unconditionally.

Britney celebrated the news of her dad’s suspension as her team said they will be reviewing Jamie’s files.

source: people.com