ATLANTA (April 21, 2025)—Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp officially signed Senate Bills 68 and 69 into law, marking a major step forward in Georgia’s ongoing effort to balance our civil justice system and protect Georgians from abusive litigation practices. President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy (R–Macon) carried the bills in the Senate on behalf of Governor Kemp, who named tort reform his top legislative priority for the 2025 session.
SB 68 enacts sweeping reforms to Georgia’s tort laws, including changes to negligent security liability, apportionment of fault, and damages in civil cases. Designed to protect small businesses and consumers from the burden of frivolous lawsuits, SB 68 aims to create a fairer and more balanced civil justice environment that will benefit consumers and job creators alike.
“Our goal as legislators is to preserve the well-being of Georgians everywhere, including small businesses, health care providers and working families,” said Sen. Kennedy. “SB 68 cracks down on excessive and frivolous litigation to ensure that our legal system works for those who play by the rules, not those looking to exploit it. Curbing lawsuit abuse is strong step in the right direction. These reforms will bring stability to small businesses and job creators across our state.”
SB 69, the Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act, complements SB 68 by addressing the growing influence of Third-Party Litigation Financing (TPLF). The new law requires TPLF entities to register with the state, bans foreign-affiliated financiers from operating in Georgia, and opens registration records to the public for greater transparency and accountability.
“Alongside SB 68, SB 69 specifically cracks down on predatory litigation financers who seek to take advantage of unwary Georgia consumers,” said Sen. Kennedy. “This billion-dollar industry, often backed by foreign actors, has no place in our civil justice system. With this legislation, we are upholding the integrity of Georgia’s courts and strengthening consumer protections statewide. I am thankful for the support of Governor Kemp and my Senate colleagues as we worked this session to get these measures across the finish line.”
Together, Senate Bills 68 and 69 reinforce Georgia’s status as the No. 1 state for business by establishing a more predictable, transparent and fair legal environment. Both bills received strong support from stakeholders across Georgia’s business and legal communities and represent a critical victory in the ongoing effort to make the state’s economy more resilient and competitive.
For more information about Senate Bill 68, click here. For more information about Senate Bill 69, click here.
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Sen. John F. Kennedy serves as the President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate. He represents the 18th Senate District, which includes Crawford, Monroe, Peach and Upson counties, as well as portions of Bibb and Houston counties. He may be reached at (404) 656-6578 or by email at John.Kennedy@senate.ga.gov.
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