US EditionGeorgia lawmakers narrowly pass contentious 'tort reform' bill
- Georgia's Senate Bill 241 allows the composting of human remains instead of traditional burials or cremations, pending governor approval.
- The bill outlines regulations for funeral homes and includes safeguards to ensure the respectful treatment of remains, requiring permits for the composting process.
- If signed by Governor Brian Kemp, Georgia would become the 13th state to permit this method of disposal, effective July 1.
- The legislation includes penalties for violations and allows the state to select composting for indigent families who cannot afford burial.
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Florida House Panel Advances Bill Raising Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Local Governments
Despite pushback from local governments, a Florida House committee on Thursday approved a bill that could significantly raise the amount cities, counties, and other public entities may have to pay in lawsuits involving personal injuries. The House Budget Committee voted 15–3 in favor of the bill (HB 301), sponsored by Rep. Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota. The […] Florida House Panel Advances Bill Raising Lawsuit Payout Caps Against Local Governments
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Tort reform gains final passage in General Assembly
ATLANTA – A tort reform bill Republican Gov. Brian Kemp made his top priority for this year’s legislative session gained final passage in the General Assembly Friday. The Georgia Senate’s GOP majority voted 34-21 to agree to changes the state…
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