Signed by Governor Brian Kemp

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia, including provisions that (Sec. 1-8):

• Limit owners’ liability for injuries that occur on their property;

• Restrict special damages awarded for medical bills to the actual amount paid by the plaintiff; and

• Enable trials to more easily be bifurcated, or split into multiple stages so that juries can determine liability and damages separately.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia, including provisions that (Sec. 1-8):

• Limit owners’ liability for injuries that occur on their property;

• Restrict special damages awarded for medical bills to the actual amount paid by the plaintiff; and

• Enable trials to more easily be bifurcated, or split into multiple stages so that juries can determine liability and damages separately.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Establishes new guidelines for personal injury claims filed in the state of Georgia, including provisions that (Sec. 1-8):

• Limit owners’ liability for injuries that occur on their property;

• Restrict special damages awarded for medical bills to the actual amount paid by the plaintiff; and

• Enable trials to more easily be bifurcated, or split into multiple stages so that juries can determine liability and damages separately.

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 9).

Full Bill Text