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Georgia State Senate passes second tort reform bill with unanimous 52-0 vote
The Georgia State Senate announced that tort reform Senate Bill 69 passed unanimously with a 52-0 vote.
Gov. Kemp on passage of second tort reform bill: 'We need tort reform, and we need it now'
Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, announced that Senate Bill 69, the second part of the state's Tort Reform package, passed the Senate with unanimous support and is now advancing to the House.
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Executive Director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform: 'Tort reform will provide relief' for farmers
By GA News Gazette | Feb 27, 2025
James Beal, executive director of Georgians for Lawsuit Reform, said that tort reform would protect farmers from frivolous claims and other forms of lawsuit abuse.
Sen. Kennedy on Senate Bill 68: It's 'putting all Georgians first'
By B. B. Urness | Feb 26, 2025
John F. Kennedy, Senator for Georgia, said that the proposed civil justice legislation is focused on stabilizing costs and ensuring fairness for all Georgians, rather than protecting corporate profits.
Executive director of PACT on Senate Bill 68: 'Lower costs, more transparency'
By B. J. Milam | Feb 26, 2025
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.
ATRA supports reforms targeting phantom damages and jury anchoring in Georgia
By GA News Gazette | Feb 25, 2025
The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has announced that Georgia's Senate Bill 68 aims to restore fairness in the state's civil justice system by reforming litigation practices such as phantom damages and jury anchoring.
State Sen. Kennedy: Tort reform reduces 'excessive litigation that is driving up costs for healthcare providers, job creators, and consumers'
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
State Senator John F. Kennedy, President Pro Tempore for Georgia's Senate District 18, emphasized the importance of Senate Bill 68 in addressing excessive litigation that he says is increasing costs and impacting small businesses and healthcare...
Gov. Kemp's comms director: '79% of all GOP voters support' tort reform legislation
By B. J. Milam | Feb 24, 2025
Cody Hall, communications director for Governor Brian Kemp, said that new polling indicates a clear majority of Georgia voters support tort reform.
Sen. Dolezal on Florida's tort reform: 'We hope that is what will happen here in the state of Georgia'
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 24, 2025
Greg Dolezal, the District 27 Senator for Georgia, said that Florida's tort reform has resulted in lower insurance rates and attracted new insurers.
Attorney on Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill: It will 'prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily'
By A. R. Bamburg | Feb 24, 2025
Gerald Griggs, an attorney at Gerald Griggs LLC, said that Governor Brian Kemp's proposed tort reform bill, Senate Bill 68, aims to prevent plaintiffs from delaying cases unnecessarily by tightening case dismissal rules.
Georgians show strong support for ending lawsuit abuse in new poll
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Today, Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) released a poll showing significant support among Georgia voters for ending lawsuit abuse and reforming the personal injury system.
Kemp on tort reform package: ‘Our legal environment is draining family bank accounts and hurting job creators’
By J. D. Suayan | Feb 21, 2025
Gov. Brian Kemp has unveiled a comprehensive tort reform package aimed at addressing rising litigation costs and improving transparency in the state's legal system.
Uber expands insurance reform push with new ads in Georgia
By A. B. Bamburg | Feb 19, 2025
Uber Technologies Inc. announced the launch of an advertising campaign in Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and advocate for policy changes.
Uber advocates for insurance reforms in states like Georgia to reduce rideshare costs
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 19, 2025
Uber has announced its advocacy for insurance policy reforms in states such as Georgia to address high rideshare insurance costs and reduce fares for consumers.
ADEDC announces Gov. Kemp's tort reform bill aims to curb inflated damages, reduce costs
By C. M. Schmidlkofer | Feb 18, 2025
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) has announced that Governor Brian Kemp's recently signed tort reform bill is expected to help deter inflated damages in lawsuits, ultimately reducing costs for businesses and consumers.
Georgia's SB 91 seeks to ban contracts with pharmacy benefit managers owning retail pharmacies
By GA News Gazette | Feb 17, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has introduced Senate Bill 91, a legislative measure aimed at prohibiting the Board of Community Health from contracting with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that own or have stakes in retail pharmacies.
CEO of III on billboard attorneys: There are 'increases in claims costs when attorneys enter into the picture'
By B. J. Milam | Feb 17, 2025
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.
Governor Kemp's tort reform package clears first major hurdle
By A. C. Benavides | Feb 14, 2025
Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) announced that Governor Brian Kemp's tort reform package has cleared its first major hurdle, passing out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Senate bill 68 seeks changes to Georgia’s civil court process
By K. T. Sarmiento | Feb 13, 2025
The Georgia State Senate has introduced SB 68, a bill aimed at comprehensive changes to the state's civil court process.
McGuireWoods Consulting analyzes need for tort reform in Georgia
By A. K. Howerter | Feb 12, 2025
McGuireWoods Consulting has released an analysis of Georgia's 2025 tort reform efforts, focusing on Senate Bills 68 and 69.