Tort reform has been an item on the governor’s legislative wish list for a while, and he said it could lead to lower insurance premiums for drivers and small business owners down the line.

Gov. Brian Kemp is set to unveil new legislation aimed at reforming Georgia’s legal system to limit lawsuits and large jury verdicts.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp – joined by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, House Speaker Jon Burns, Insurance Commissioner John King and leaders from industries across Georgia – unveiled his tort reform package on Jan.

Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled comprehensive tort reform legislation Thursday aimed at reining in huge jury verdicts Republicans say are making it hard for Georgia citizens and businesses to afford insurance premiums.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has rolled out a sweeping package of proposals to curb civil litigation – and he says he wants a bill on his desk by the end of the legislative session.