Passing SB 68: Step in Right Direction for Lowering Costs and Protecting Consumers in Georgia
Today, the Georgia Senate voted to pass SB 68 in a bipartisan vote of 33 to 21. This sweeping legislation will lower costs and protect consumers across the state. Many lawmakers spoke out in support and agreement of the new bill.
Senator Ben Watson said: “But the provisions of this bill are not a gift to insurance companies and big corporations. They are aimed at leveling the playing field for every hard-working Georgian in our civil courts asserting their Constitutional rights, reversing the current system that primarily benefits only plaintiffs and their attorneys. This is just making it fair.”
Sen. Ben Watson: "But the provisions of this bill are not a gift to insurance companies and big corporations. They are aimed at leveling the playing field for every hard-working Georgian in our civil courts asserting their Constitutional rights, reversing the current system that… pic.twitter.com/8DRYYQFQeH
— Protecting American Consumers Together (PACT) (@pactconsumers) February 21, 2025
Senator John F. Kennedy reaffirmed that the bills purpose is to lower prices for all families, saying “Despite what you have heard… [SB 68]… is about stabilizing costs and putting all Georgians, no matter where your zip code is, first.’’
Senator Greg Dolezal highlighted a real example of how after Florida passed tort reform, they experienced “lowest insurance rate increase in the entire country”, showing that this type of legislation does work.
Senator Kennedy also tweeted out explaining how SB 68 will make it easier for small businesses to operate in Georgia.
Our current legal environment is burdening job creators, making it harder for folks to make ends meet, and forcing businesses to close their doors. SB 68 and 69 will balance our civil litigation system and give Georgia consumers the relief they desperately need. pic.twitter.com/SAOwmqJCXZ
— John F. Kennedy (@johnfkennedyga) February 20, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp also tweeted out celebrating the win in the Senate, excited to build on this development and continue to help Georgians across the state.
Thank you to all those who voted to support hardworking Georgians and our small businesses by passing SB 68 out of the Senate.
This is a strong bill that will stabilize the cost of insurance and the cost of doing business in our state, which means more jobs, stronger… pic.twitter.com/WOJm9As8hE
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) February 21, 2025
The passage of SB 68 is a great step to continuing meaningful reform in Georgia, and we applaud the Senate and Governor Kemp for all their efforts and action to make it happen.
Originally published at protectingamericanconsumers.org.