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Georgia Agriculture Commissioner: 'Tort reform is a huge win' for Georgia's agriculture industry

Tyler Harper, the Agriculture Commissioner of Georgia, said that tort reform represents a significant victory for the state's agricultural industry, farm families, and all Georgians.


Gov. Kemp: Tort reform will ‘stabilize costs and ensure fairness and justice for hardworking Georgians’

Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that lawmakers have made history with the final passage of SB 68, a comprehensive tort reform bill.


Executive director of PACT on Senate Bill 68: 'Lower costs, more transparency'

Lauren Zelt, Executive Director of Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT), said that the passage of Senate Bill 68 by the Georgia Senate will assist consumers and small businesses by reducing costs and enhancing transparency.


Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation

Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.


CEO of III on billboard attorneys: There are 'increases in claims costs when attorneys enter into the picture'

Sean Kevelighan, CEO of the Insurance Information Institute (III), said that legal system abuse is contributing to increased insurance costs in Georgia, emphasizing the necessity for tort reform to address rising claims expenses.