Georgia Bill to Limit Lawsuits Advances

Georgia bill to limit lawsuits advances after Kemp makes concession to Republican senators
Georgia senators voted 33-21 on Friday to support Gov. Brian Kemp's top-priority legislation to limit lawsuits, but not before some of Kemp's fellow Republicans extracted a concession in exchange for the votes necessary to secure a majority.
Georgia Gov. Kemp’s push to curb civil litigation advances, despite some Republican reservations
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is one step closer to notching his top legislative priority — overhauling Georgia’s civil litigation rules. The controversial bill passed the Georgia State Senate Friday, after a combination of threats and negotiations secured the votes of wavering Republicans.
Republican Georgia Senate contenders emerge as Kemp mulls options
If Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) does not run for Senate in 2026, several other Republicans are eyeing a bid to oust Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA).
Georgia Senate passes tort reform bill after heated debate
Gov. Brian Kemp said his tort reform package aims to stabilize insurance costs for businesses and consumers, level the playing field in civil court proceedings, increase transparency and fairness, and protect Georgians' rights. Kemp called it a "comprehensive and common sense package."
Kemp threatens to back primary challenges against Republicans who oppose his litigation rewrite
An adviser to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp warned Republicans in the state Legislature to support Kemp's civil litigation overhaul or face the consequences.
GOP leader says Gov. Kemp’s tort reform plan is on track to pass the Senate
Kennedy said the legislation could reach the Senate floor as early as Friday. ATLANTA — The year’s long push to pass legislative efforts surrounding Gov. Brian Kemp’s Tort reform plan is heading in the right direction,
On eve of key Georgia Senate vote, hints emerge Kemp’s 2025 priority ‘tort reform’ faces headwinds
Gov. Brian Kemp kicked off his penultimate year in office in January with the threat of a special session if “meaningful, impactful” limits on lawsuits are not passed by the time lawmakers head back home in early April.
Trump appoints Brian Kemp to Council of Governors. What does this mean? What he will do?
President Donald Trump has appointed Georgia's governor to Council of Governors. Here's what this means and what the council ...
Kemp scores career win after issuing ultimatums to Georgia Republicans
Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) forced a bill covering a variety of litigation rules through the Georgia Senate on Friday after he threatened Republican lawmakers with primary consequences if they didn’t back ...
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What to watch for as Brian Kemp’s priority bill faces key vote
The governor is using his political muscle to push an overhaul of Georgia's civil litigation rules. A handful of GOP senators are the key votes.
GOP Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia on DOGE’s mission: ‘we cannot continue to have government like it’s been in the past’
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, in a Fox News Digital interview, emphasizes Trump has brought ‘commonsense policy back ...
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Georgia governor suspends Glynn County Board of Education member amid money laundering case
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended a Glynn County Board of Education member on Wednesday after she was indicted on one count ...
Georgia Jewish leaders turn away from Jon Ossoff, urge Brian Kemp to run for Senate
A group of Jewish leaders have urged Gov. Brian Kemp to run against Jon Ossoff in the 2026 senate race in protest of Ossoff's ...