Bill · started in the Commons
Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to amend section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 22 June 2026 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 22 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 5 Feb 2027
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Jun 2026.