After weeks of suspense, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s proposal to overhaul Georgia’s legal landscape is finally here. At a jam-packed press conference Thursday, Kemp gathered state lawmakers and business leaders at Georgia’s state Capitol to introduce policies he says are aimed at reducing insurance prices for businesses and everyday consumers alike.

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Republicans and business leaders on Thursday unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul personal injury and other civil lawsuits in the state. Why it matters: Kemp has made tort reform his No.

Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a statement following the deaths of two native Georgians in Wednesday night's midair collision near Washington DC.

Gov. Brian Kemp plans to overhaul Georgia’s legal system to reign in what he says are abusive lawsuits that drive up insurance rates for all Georgians. But Democrats insist his plan is not the solution to Georgia’s many problems. “Georgia needs tort reform, and they need it now,” Kemp said during a news conference on Thursday.

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday reiterated his simple pitch for lawsuit limits: They’ll halt rising insurance costs. The issue, commonly referenced as tort reform, is Kemp’s top priority this year.

Gov. Brian Kemp argues his tort reform package will reduce insurance premiums for businesses. Opposition says it will deny Georgians their day in court.

Medicaid expansion in Georgia has gained bipartisan support, with four Republican senators signing the Democrat-backed bill.

It would revise rules that govern lawsuits which he said are raising insurance rates and costs for businesses.

Georgia's proposed FY 2026 budget stands at $37.71 billion, focusing on education, healthcare, public safety, and transportation.

Tort reform is Gov. Brian Kemp's top legislative priority this session.

Governor Brian Kemp proposes tort reform to reduce insurance rates, but Democrats oppose, citing consumer protection and transparency.