Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp spearheaded a comprehensive tort reform package (SB 68) during the 2025 General Assembly to address the legal system abuse driving up consumer costs throughout the Peach State.
Last week, an amended version of SB 68 passed in both the House and the Senate and now heads to Kemp’s desk for his signature and enactment, which is expected within the next few weeks. This landmark legislation is a huge victory for champions of legal reform and will curb frivolous lawsuits and in turn bring down costs for all Georgians.
For years, Georgia has been a top venue for lawsuit abuse, maintaining a notorious spot on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s infamous Judicial Hellholes® list. But with the pending enactment of this comprehensive tort reform package, Georgia’s future is looking bright as it seeks to curb excessive litigation costs, which has impacted personal auto, homeowners and commercial insurance premiums.
In fact, excessive litigation costs each Georgian an average of $1,415 annually. Triple-I’s Georgia Issues Brief provides an overview on the costly impacts that legal system abuse has in the state.
Thankfully, Kemp’s vital legislation is one step closer to being enacted. Once signed and enacted, this newly minted law would curb legal system abuse and create economic stability across the Peach State.
“We applaud the efforts of Gov. Kemp and the Georgia Legislature for prioritizing comprehensive legal reform and taking significant strides toward reforming Georgia’s broken legal system,” said Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan. “This package will bring impactful changes to the state’s legal system, reducing costs for consumers, businesses and the state’s economy.”
Triple-I has been at the forefront of championing this much needed legislation and will continue to advocate for meaningful reforms across the country.
Stay informed with Triple-I’s latest updates by reading the Georgia Issues Brief, Triple-I Blog and StopLegalSystemAbuse.org, which provide key insights into why reform is necessary and how it can benefit all Georgians.
To learn more about the impact of legal system abuse, visit our resources page.