Kemp laid out his plans to overhaul parts of Georgia’s legal system to curb what he calls frivolous lawsuits that drive up insurance rates and he warned, if lawmakers can’t or won’t do it this session, he’ll make them come back and try again.
Tort reform has been an item on the governor’s legislative wish list for a while, and he said it could lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers and small business owners down the line.
Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement following the deaths of two native Georgians in Wednesday night's midair collision near Washington DC.
ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The issue, commonly referenced as tort reform, is Kemp’s top priority this year.
Gov. Brian Kemp unveils proposed overhaul of legal system he says will bring down insurance costs for Georgians.
Medicaid expansion in Georgia has gained bipartisan support, with four Republican senators signing the Democrat-backed bill.
Georgia's proposed FY 2026 budget stands at $37.71 billion, focusing on education, healthcare, public safety, and transportation.
Opponents of the proposal, however, argue it strips Georgians of their right to seek compensation for injuries suffered from the negligence of large corporations.
Tort reform is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority this session.
Two weeks after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp pledged to make tort reform a legislative priority in his State of the State address, he announced his tort reform package Thursday morning. As the Georgia legal community begins to examine the proposal,
Gov. Brian Kemp argues his tort reform package will reduce insurance premiums for businesses. Opposition says it will deny Georgians their day in court.