NFIB State Director Hunter Loggins said today that Georgia’s leading small business advocacy organization will key-vote the House vote on Senate Bill 68, legislation that would curb lawsuit abuse and provide stronger protections for small businesses. The House is expected to vote on the bill Thursday.

TAKE ACTION: Click here to tell your representative to support SB 68

“Stopping lawsuit abuse is one of NFIB’s top priorities,” Loggins said. “By key-voting this bill, we’re telling representatives that small business owners overwhelmingly support this legislation. We’ll report every vote to our members, their constituents.”

Senate Bill 68 would help small businesses by allowing jurors to know how much was actually paid toward medical bills along with the amount plaintiffs claim they are owed, Loggins said. It also would ensure that juries determine liability and award amounts separately while protecting property owners from being held responsible for crimes they couldn’t prevent, he said.

“Lawsuit abuse drives up insurance costs and forces small business owners to divert resources away from growth, hiring, and supporting their communities,” Loggins said. “If lawmakers want to help local businesses thrive, they’ll vote yes on SB 68.”