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GA SB448
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2018
Primary Sponsor
Donzella James
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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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