Gov. Brian Kemp is prepared to call for a special session if the Georgia General Assembly does not pass meaningful legislation curtailing large civil lawsuit judgments. Driving the news: Kemp doubled down on plans to make life more challenging for personal injury lawyers and his other priorities during the annual State of the State speech on Tuesday.

Supporters of changing Georgia’s litigation rules are cheering Governor Brian Kemp’s proclaiming that tort reform is his top legislative priority.

Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgia lawmakers to pass tort reform, pledging action even via a special session. He also proposed tax cuts, school safety funding, and defended limited Medicaid expansion.