GA SB223

Limits property owner/occupier liability for injuries caused by third-party criminal or wrongful conduct unless claimants prove the conduct was reasonably foreseeable and the owner failed to take reasonable precautions

Creates rebuttable presumption against liability for owners who implement specified security measures including: security camera systems (minimum 4MP, 4 cameras, 30-day retention), lighted parking lots (1.8 foot-candles), drop safes, clear window visibility, and security contractors on-site between 5 PM and 7 AM

Requires crime deterrence and safety education training for employees by July 1, 2026, with new employees trained within 60 days of hire, per standards developed by the Commissioner of Insurance

Establishes additional security requirements for residential buildings with 5+ units including deadbolts, window locks, peepholes, common area lighting, and crime prevention through environmental design assessments every three years

Effective July 1, 2025, applying to causes of action arising and insurance policies issued on or after that date; rebuttable presumptions can only be overcome by clear and convincing evidence