Lt. Governor Burt Jones Applauds House Passage of Tort Reform Priority

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2024

ATLANTA | Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement thanking the House for their support of Senate Bill 426, the Lt. Governor’s Tort Reform priority legislation.

“With the passage of this bill, we are one step closer to providing Georgia’s growing business community the relief it needs,” said Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones. “If we want to continue to be the #1 state in which to do business, we must foster a business-friendly climate. Now, we can help level the playing field when a case reaches the courtroom.”

SB 426 - Limits the ability of plaintiffs to sue motor carriers and their insurers simultaneously (so-called “direct action”). Sponsored by Senator Blake Tillery (R – Vidalia).