Kemp insists the bill will help stop frivolous lawsuits and stabilize the insurance market. This bill passed despite a last push by Democrats and trial lawyers around Georgia. They insist this will prevent people from filing lawsuits.

The bill would overhaul Georgia’s civil litigation system and make it harder to sue businesses for things that happen on their property, a concept known as premises liability. T

A bill that would change civil lawsuits in Georgia is now one step closer to becoming law. It’s one of Republican Governor Brian Kemp’s top priorities this legislative session, and now is heading to his desk for a signature.