Georgia Chamber Applauds Georgia State Senate for Passing First Bill in Tort Reform Package

ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement after the Georgia State Senate passed SB 68, the omnibus bill in Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform package. SB 68 will now head to the Georgia State House of Representatives. The Georgia State Senate will continue debate on SB 69, the second bill comprising Governor Kemp’s tort reform package.

Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber said:

“The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and our tens of thousands of members across the state, applaud the Georgia State Senate for passing SB 68, the first part of Governor Brian Kemp’s tort reform package. We especially thank Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and SB 68 bill sponsor Senator John F. Kennedy for the instrumental role they played in passing this critical piece of legislation."

“SB 68 will curb lawsuit abuse while protecting families, small businesses, the medical community, and Georgia’s economic competitiveness. For the past 20 years, securing tort reform has been the top legislative priority of the Georgia Chamber. The Georgia State Senate passing SB 68 is an important first step toward that goal, and we look forward to working with Georgia’s legislative leaders to do right by Georgians and get both SB 68 and SB 69 signed into law so our courts can focus on justice—not jackpots.”

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Founded in 1911 and incorporated in 1915, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business advocacy organization in Georgia, working to protect free enterprise and secure our long-term economic prosperity. The Georgia Chamber represents tens of thousands of members in every corner of the state, with offices in Atlanta, Brunswick, and Tifton. In 2025 the Georgia Chamber launched GEORGIA | 2050, a strategic plan to ensure Georgia remains a beacon of economic opportunity for the next 25 years. For more information visit gachamber.com.