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.”

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.

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.

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.