Georgia, Tort Reform and Senate

Georgia Senate Passes Tort Reform to Reduce Litigation Costs, Aiming to Benefit Healthcare and Businesses
The Georgia Senate passed tort reform bill SB 68 to reduce litigation costs, as advocated by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy. Critics are concerned about access to justice.
Georgia Senate passes tort reform bill after heated debate
Lawmakers pushing for tort reform say businesses and consumers will benefit. Opponents say the bill gives more power to insurance companies. ATLANTA - Georgia state senators debated for about two hours before passing Senate Bill 68 on Friday.
Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
Georgia senators are supporting Gov. Brian Kemp’s top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits. Friday's vote comes after some of Kemp’s fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for votes necessary for a majority.
Senate Republicans wage 6-figure ad campaign to counter attacks on lawsuit reform bill
After figures like Donald Trump Jr. and South Carolina Democratic Party opposed it, SC Senate Republicans are dropping big money to save their tort reform bill.
Republican-Controlled State Senate Passes Tort Reform
The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 68, a GOP-backed tort reform bill aimed at limiting lawsuit damages and reducing insurance costs. Critics argue it benefits insurers over injured plaintiffs.
Tort reform in Georgia | Where does it stand?
Gov. Brian Kemp wants major changes to Georgia’s tort reform laws. He called it his top priority this legislative session. The state Senate passed the bill this afternoon after heated debate.
Businesses praise state Senate passage of tort reform as contentious bill moves to House
Georgia senators voted to pass the first piece of Gov. Brian Kemp's tort reform proposal, which has garnered praise from businesses and pushback from trial lawyers.
On eve of key Georgia Senate vote, hints emerge Kemp’s 2025 priority ‘tort reform’ faces headwinds
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off his penultimate year in office in January with the threat of a special session if “meaningful, impactful” limits on lawsuits are not passed by the time lawmakers head back home in early April.
GOP leader says Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan is on track to pass the Senate
ATLANTA — The year’s long push to pass legislative efforts surrounding Gov. Brian Kemp’s Tort reform plan is heading in the right direction, according to State Senator John F. Kennedy (R-Macon).
Lawmakers See Tort Reform, Like Tax Relief, As Way To Reduce Costs
Governors and lawmakers in some of the fastest growing states are now pursuing tort reform for the same reason the seek to ...
Lawmakers say a new tort reform bill will cut insurance costs. Opponents say it will protect insurance companies
A major bill advancing in South Carolina’s Senate could lower insurance rates, change lawsuit rules, and hold bars more ...
Tort reform draws big business support
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's "tort reform" proposal would overhaul civil litigation. Some major Georgia businesses are backing ...
State Sen. Josh McLaurin discusses tort reform alternative, Democrats' path forward, and state of national politics
In an extended interview with The Georgia Vote, State Senator Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) lays out his response to the governor's tort reform push, discusses some of the other major legislative ...
Rozenboom has strong feelings on proposed pesticide tort reform bill
This is the first in a series of articles covering the topics discussed at legislative gatherings hosted by the League of ...
USC Professor on Tort Reform
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Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans
The bill passed 33-21, with Republican state Sen. Colton Moore the only one from his party to say no and Democratic state Sen ...