Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 68: Civil Practice; substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; provide
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 68 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Practice; substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; provide. Primary sponsor: John F. Kennedy, Steve Gooch (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Jason Anavitarte (Republican), Larry Walker (Republican), Bill Cowsert (Republican), Ben Watson (Republican), Drew Echols (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Brandon Beach, Chuck Payne (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Lee Anderson (Republican), Rick Williams (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican), Ed Setzler (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Russ Goodman (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Sam Watson (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Effective Date.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 9, 13, 40, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, contracts, motor vehicles, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for substantive and comprehensive revision of provisions regarding civil practice, evidentiary matters, damages, and liability in tort actions; to provide limitations relative to pain and suffering testimony; to provide for timing of answers and discovery; to provide for dismissals of civil actions; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 23
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steve Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 51 |
| Randy Robertson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Jason Anavitarte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Larry Walker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Bill Cowsert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 46 |
| Ben Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Drew Echols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 49 |
| Greg Dolezal | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Shawn Still | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Kay Kirkpatrick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Brandon Beach | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Chuck Payne | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 54 |
| Frank Ginn | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Lee Anderson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Rick Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Max Burns | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Albers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 56 |
| Clint Dixon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 45 |
| Ed Setzler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Matt Brass | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Russ Goodman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Mike Hodges | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Sam Watson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Marty Harbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective Date
- Act 9
- Senate Date Signed by Governor
- Senate Sent to Governor
- Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub
- House Immediately Transmitted to Senate
- House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
- House Third Readers
- House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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