Highways Act 1980 (Amendment) Bill

Key Points

• Amends section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 to restrict the defences available to highway authorities.
• Could increase the liability exposure of highway authorities in certain claims.
• Sponsor: Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative).
• Originating in the House of Commons; current stage: 2nd reading in the Commons (as of 17 April 2026).
• Next steps would typically include committee stage for detailed scrutiny.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons as of 17 April 2026. If it progresses, it would normally move to committee stage for detailed examination.