Georgia Passes Tort Reform Package Signaling Important Shift In Future Litigation

Georgia has enacted the most comprehensive tort reform legislation the state has seen in nearly 20 years.

Passed during the 2025 Georgia legislative session, the legislation impacts multiple aspects of Georgia tort litigation and may ultimately benefit the state's consumers and businesses alike. The legislation consisted of two bills—Georgia Senate Bill 68 and Georgia Senate Bill 69—both of which were passed by the Georgia General Assembly and subsequently signed by Georgia Governor Kemp on April 21, 2025. Senate Bill 68 took effect upon its approval by the Governor; Senate Bill 69 will take effect January 1, 2026, except for two of its sections which took effect upon signing.