Georgia's General Assembly 2024 Session to Tackle Medicaid Expansion, Lawsuit Limits, and Antisemitism Definition

Other key issues include election law debates, mental health reform, and social media regulations for minors.

Georgia's General Assembly begins its 2024 regular session with a focus on several key issues including the expansion of health care for poor adults under the state's Medicaid program.
Governor Brian Kemp is pushing for lawsuit limits, arguing that Georgia's high insurance rates are a result of people filing lawsuits and winning large legal judgments.
Debates over election laws continue with some seeking a measure to clarify the State Election Board's authority to investigate Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's handling of post-election audits.
A bill to define antisemitism in Georgia law, which stalled in 2023, is expected to be revisited due to increased pressure and strong Republican support for Israel.
Other issues on the agenda include mental health reform, social media regulations for minors, and potential pay increases for public employees and teachers.