In a move to protect consumers and hold manufacturers accountable, the Georgia legislature has introduced a bill aimed at strengthening products liability laws in the state. The bill, which was proposed earlier this week, comes in response to a series of high-profile cases involving defective and dangerous products that have caused harm to Georgia residents.According to the sponsors of the bill, the proposed legislation seeks to update and modernize Georgia's products liability laws to ensure that consumers are adequately protected in cases of defective products. The bill includes provisions that would expand liability for manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of products that cause harm to consumers, as well as increase penalties for violations of products liability laws.One of the key components of the bill is the establishment of a stricter standard for proving product defects in court. Under the proposed legislation, plaintiffs would only need to show that a product was unreasonably dangerous at the time it left the manufacturer's control in order to hold the manufacturer liable for any injuries or damages caused by the product.In addition, the bill would also extend the statute of limitations for filing products liability claims in Georgia, giving consumers more time to seek compensation for injuries or damages caused by defective products. This change is particularly important given the often complex nature of products liability cases, which can involve lengthy investigations and expert testimony.The bill has already garnered support from consumer advocacy groups, who argue that the proposed changes are necessary to ensure that Georgia residents are adequately protected from dangerous products. However, the legislation has also faced opposition from some business groups, who argue that the stricter standards could lead to an increase in lawsuits and higher costs for manufacturers.Despite the controversy surrounding the bill, lawmakers are hopeful that it will ultimately help to improve consumer safety in Georgia and hold negligent manufacturers accountable for the products they release into the market. The bill is expected to undergo further review and revisions in the coming weeks before potentially being passed into law later this year.