Georgia Chamber Applauds the Georgia State Senate for Passing Second Bill in Governor Brian Kemp’s Tort Reform Package with Unanimous, Bipartisan Vote

ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement after the Georgia State Senate passed SB 69, the second bill in Governor Brian Kemp’s tort reform package. SB 69 was passed with a unanimous, bipartisan vote. On February 21, the Georgia State Senate passed SB 68, the omnibus bill in Governor Kemp’s tort reform package, also with a bipartisan vote. Both bills are now under consideration in the Georgia State House of Representatives.

SB 69 restricts third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in Georgia. TPLF is a multibillion-dollar global industry that operates largely in secret and is designed to maximize profits for its investors at the expense of the legal system, defendants, plaintiffs, and consumers. TPLF allows hedge funds and other financiers, including sovereign wealth funds and hostile foreign actors, to secretly invest in and control lawsuits within the U.S. in exchange for a percentage of any settlement or award. In Georgia, TPLF can be used to gain access to intellectual property or other confidential business information. TPLF can also drive up settlement costs and prolong litigation.

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

“The Georgia Chamber of Commerce alongside our tens of thousands of members across the state applaud the Georgia State Senate for passing both bills in Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform package. We especially thank Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and Senator John F. Kennedy, sponsor of both SB 68 and SB 69, for the instrumental role they played in passing this commonsense legislation.

“Georgia’s need for SB 69 is clear. In addition to safeguarding our families, businesses, and overall economic competitiveness, this bill will enhance our national security by preventing hostile foreign entities from exploiting Georgia’s courtrooms for their own harmful agendas.

“For 20 years, securing tort reform has been the top legislative priority of the Chamber. Over the last week, the Georgia State Senate took two of the most important steps toward that goal by passing SB 68 and SB 69. We look forward to working with the leaders of the Georgia State House 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.