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GA SB448

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Donzella James

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for presenting a written claim against a municipal corporation from six months to one year from the date of the incident causing injury to person or property
  • Claimants must still present claims in writing to the municipal governing authority before filing a court action, stating the time, place, extent of injury, and the negligence that caused it
  • Courts may not entertain any action against a municipal corporation until the claim has first been presented to the governing authority for adjustment
  • Applies to events occurring on or after July 1, 2018
  • Amends O.C.G.A. Code Section 36-33-5; sponsored by Senators James of the 35th and Rhett of the 33rd

Legislative Description

Written Demand Prerequisite to Action for Injury to Person; presenting a claim to a municipal governing authority; revise the time

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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