Highways (Financing) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to Make provision for licences authorising the charging of tolls in return for securing works on trunk roads in England; about the functions of holders of licences; about enforcement; for a special administration regime for holders of licences; about the collection and enforcement of tolls charged under other Acts; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

What Committee stage means, and what happens next

At committee stage the bill is examined clause by clause and amendments are proposed, debated and voted on. This is where most changes are made.

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at committee stage of a bill

Questions about the Highways (Financing) Bill

What stage is the Highways (Financing) Bill at?

The Highways (Financing) Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK Parliament.

Has the Highways (Financing) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Highways (Financing) Bill is currently at Committee stage.

What happens next to the Highways (Financing) Bill?

Report stage follows, giving the whole House a chance to consider the amended bill and propose further changes.

Who sponsored the Highways (Financing) Bill?

The Highways (Financing) Bill was sponsored by Heidi Alexander.

When was the Highways (Financing) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 10 September 2026, at first reading.

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