Understanding the Compromise of 1850

The Compromise of 1850 was a series of legislative measures proposed to address the sectional tensions between the North and South in the United States, particularly surrounding the issue of slavery in the territories gained after the Mexican-American War. One of the key components of this compromise was aimed at easing the admission of California as a free state. Which of the following statements accurately describes one of the central provisions of the Compromise of 1850?