Office of the Lt. Governor Burt Jones

Last week, the Georgia Senate took final action on Senate Bill 68, by passing the House substitute with bi-partisan support. Senate Bill 68 reforms Georgia’s current tort and civil litigation laws. Lt. Governor Burt Jones joined Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and other legislative leaders after the final vote to echo his support for the measure, along with issuing the following statement:

“I want to thank Governor Brian Kemp for prioritizing meaningful lawsuit reform and Georgia citizens, families and consumers. My position on this important issue has always been the same, and I believe we made positive strides today to ensure that we put families and consumers first by tackling the hidden costs we all pay thanks to Georgia’s current tort laws. This measure is not anti-lawyer or pro-insurance, it’s a pro-Georgian reform and I look forward to SB 68 becoming law.”

Senate Bill 68 stabilizes insurance costs for businesses and consumers while increasing transparency and fairness. Senate Bill 68 is now headed to Governor Kemp’s desk for his signature.

For additional information on Senate Bill 68, please follow this link:
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69756