Broad Support Across Georgia for Governor Kemp’s New Legislation to Curb Lawsuit Abuse and Lower Prices for Consumers
Governor Brian Kemp announced his promise to deliver meaningful lawsuit abuse reform legislation to lower costs for Georgians, which was met with excitement and enthusiasm from a broad range of groups and leaders. One reporter cited that the legislation prompted “one of the most crowded press conferences I’ve seen in years at the Gold Dome”.
Kemp explained that his new tort reform legislation will “establish basic guidelines for litigation funds that protect consumers and plaintiffs from predatory practices like bogus fees or sky-high interest rates, and make third-party litigation or agreements discoverable by the other party in a case,” meaning that there will be more transparency and accountability within the personal injury legal system, and help eliminate hidden costs.
Kemp also underscored the impact tort reform will have on families and all Georgians: “Grocery stores, hospitals, road pavers, small business owners, truckers, restaurants, mom and pop stores, retailers, gas stations, doctors, child care facilities, and hard-working Georgians across our state are all telling us the same thing: Georgia needs tort reform, and they need it now.”
Georgia Representative Mike Collins and Senator John F. Kennedy voiced their commitment to helping the new legislation pass in the state legislature, and for broad support of the initiative.
Proud to stand with our Governor as he and our Georgia legislators fight for the tort reform our state so desperately needs. https://t.co/nc4IqLUHRQ
— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) January 30, 2025
Georgia’s current legal environment raises prices and undermines the ability of job creators to start and grow their business. @GovKemp’s tort reform legislation will level the playing field in our courts and stabilize costs for families and consumers. I look forward to working…
— John F. Kennedy (@johnfkennedyga) January 30, 2025
The Georgia Healthcare Associate (GHCA), Georgia Motor Trucking Association and Georgians for Lawsuit Reform all expressed their support for Kemp’s legislation, showing there is enthusiasm and support for tort reform across a wide set of industries.
Today, GHCA leaders and members attended Gov. @BrianKempGA's press conference unveiling his plans for Tort Reform legislation. We commend Gov. Kemp for prioritizing these important reform efforts! pic.twitter.com/dtAoUeBoAh
— GHCA (@GHCAinfo) January 30, 2025
The time for change in Georgia is now. We are proud to stand in support of @GovKemp’s tort reform bill and fight for ALL Georgians. https://t.co/d8Sbe8XXUL
— Georgia Motor Trucking Association (@GATrucking) January 30, 2025
Georgians for Lawsuit Reform Applauds @GovKemp‘s Bold Tort Reform Agenda pic.twitter.com/3UlceBf6an
— Georgians For Lawsuit Reform (@GALawsuitReform) January 30, 2025
Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones spoke at the press conference on Thursday, noting the new legislation is “not an anti-lawyer bill. This is not a pro-big insurance company bill. This is a pro-Georgia consumer bill.”
. @LTGovJonesGA gets it right: @GovKemp's bill is "not an anti-lawyer bill. This is not a pro-big insurance company bill. This is a pro-Georgia consumer bill." #GAPol pic.twitter.com/rRBTauAxFt
— Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) (@pactconsumers) January 30, 2025
With Governor Kemp and groups across the state working together to pass this new legislation, a more transparent justice system is possible.
Originally published at protectingamericanconsumers.org.