A bill that would repeal Georgia’s direct-action statute is on its way to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for signature after being approved by the state House and Senate. While lawmakers touted the bill as a “compromise” between the plaintiff and defense bar in committee after Kemp indicated he would back tort reform efforts last year, reactions on both sides are mixed.

Sen. Blake Tillery, R-Vidalia, however, alluded to potential disappointment when reintroducing the measure at the beginning of the 2024 legislative session, saying: “I know that it meant everyone had to give a little bit, so when you get to a point where everybody’s a little bit upset, maybe you’ve finally found a bill that can get past both chambers and get signed by the governor.”

A headshot of Pamela Lee. Pamela Newsom Lee of Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers in Atlanta. (Courtesy photo)