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GA SB138

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Judson Hill

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that no private right of action shall arise from any Georgia Act enacted after the effective date of this law unless that right is expressly provided in the Act's text
  • Officially titled the "Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act"
  • Preserves existing legal theories of recovery, including tort, contract, and breach of legal or private duties under O.C.G.A. §§ 51-1-6, 51-1-8, and Title 13, even if a statute does not expressly create a private right of action
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code Section 9-2-8
  • Sponsored by Senators Wiles (37th), Pearson (51st), and Hill (32nd) and passed the Georgia Senate

Legislative Description

Transparency in Lawsuits Protection Act; provide legislative enactments do not create a private right of action unless expressly stated

Last Action

Effective Date

7/1/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/18/2010
Special Judiciary2/11/2009

Full Bill Text

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