Peach Tree Times

The Georgia General Assembly has passed Senate Bill 69, known as the "Georgia Courts Access and Consumer Protection Act," following mutual agreement on modifications by both legislative chambers. Crafted by Senate President Pro Tempore John F. Kennedy, the bill mandates that businesses offering Third-Party Litigation Financing (TPLF) must register with the state, aiming to enhance transparency throughout the litigation process.

Senator Kennedy commented on the legislation's intent to combat predatory practices within the litigation financing industry. "Alongside Senate Bill 68, our comprehensive tort reform legislation, SB 69 specifically cracks down on predatory litigation financers who seek to take advantage of unwary Georgia consumers," he stated. "This billion-dollar industry also includes foreign-affiliated financers, who have undue influence on our courts and act against the best interest of Georgians. With SB 69, we are banning these foreign entities from operating in the state, upholding the integrity of our legal system against bad actors and increasing oversight of financiers to improve consumer protections. Our adversaries have no place in our civil justice system, and by keeping these new registration documents open to the public, we are better equipped to hold this industry accountable."

Senator Kennedy spearheaded this bill on behalf of Governor Brian P. Kemp, who made tort reform a leading concern for the 2025 Legislative Session. Having cleared both the Senate and House, the bill now awaits the Governor's signature to become law.

Sen. John F. Kennedy, serving as President Pro Tempore of the Georgia State Senate, represents the 18th Senate District. For further details or media inquiries, individuals may contact his office via phone or email.

For more information about the legislation, read it here.