Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signs tort reform legislation, aiming to reduce frivolous lawsuits and increase competition for economic opportunities.

ATLANTA — Governor Brian Kemp has officially signed into law two major bills that change Georgia’s civil litigation system, marking a significant legislative win for the governor, who named tort reform his top priority this session.

The main bill would limit when property and business owners can be held accountable for injuries and crimes committed by third parties on their property.