ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp delivered a not-so-veiled threat to members of the General Assembly Thursday: Pass significant tort reform during the 2025 legislative session – or else.
“There is always room for compromise, but there will be no room for excuses, half-measures, or failure,” Kemp said during his annual State of the State address to a joint session of the Georgia House and Senate. “Whether it’s this legislative session, or perhaps a second one later this year, we will achieve meaningful, impactful tort reform.”
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