Consequential Provision of the Compromise of 1850

In 1850, the Compromise of 1850 was an important legislative package aimed at resolving conflicts arising from the issue of slavery in territories acquired after the Mexican-American War. One key component of this compromise was to address the status of California, which sought admission to the Union as a free state. In relation to this, which of the following statements best describes one consequential provision of the Compromise of 1850?