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Tort reform and municipal liability

Tort reform, including limits on municipal liability in civil lawsuits, was a prominent topic during Georgia's 2025 legislative session and is expected to continue into 2026 debates. The Georgia Municipal Association raised concerns about the financial exposure of cities and counties under current liability rules, while trial lawyers and plaintiffs' advocates argue that strong liability standards protect citizens' rights.

Should Georgia limit the legal liability of cities and counties in civil lawsuits?

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Sources

Georgia Municipal Association — https://www.gacities.com/articles/policy-politics-and-perspective-a-look-at-georgias-legislative-and-political
Tort Reform and Municipal Liability
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Preserve broad lawsuit rights and reject caps that shield corporations or cities from full damages
  2. Allow robust civil remedies while creating limited safe harbors for good-faith municipal actions
  3. Seek balanced reforms that curb frivolous suits without blocking legitimate claims
  4. Enact stronger liability caps and protections to lower costs for businesses and local governments
  5. Aggressively limit lawsuits and damages against municipalities and businesses to maximize cost savings