Background
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee No. 9, responsible for public works, transport and related sectors, convened an internal meeting on 9 June 2026 to examine a draft law proposing amendments to the Road Law.
Cambodia’s Road Law was adopted by the National Assembly on 3 April 2014, approved by the Senate on 11 April 2014, and promulgated by royal decree on 4 May 2014. The government has indicated that certain provisions of the existing law no longer fully address recent domestic, regional and global economic-social developments, and the proposed amendment package contains fifteen articles intended to update the legal framework.
Scope of Application
The draft under review is explicitly an amendment to the 2014 Road Law and therefore applies to the legal framework governing road-related functions under national competence. The Standing Committee’s examination is preparatory to producing a report for plenary consideration by the National Assembly.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Committee No. 9, chaired by Ms. Nin Saphoon, discussed the draft text in detail and instructed members to prepare a committee report for submission to a forthcoming full session of the National Assembly. The committee noted that a prior examination by the Assembly’s Permanent Committee took place on 8 June 2026.
The proposed amendment package has been described by the committee and government sources as comprising fifteen articles intended to revise specific provisions of the 2014 law.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Businesses active in transport, road construction and related services should track the committee report and any subsequent plenary decisions because statutory changes to the Road Law may affect planning, procurement and compliance obligations. Provincial administrations and sector agencies will be focal points for implementation if the amendments are adopted, given the committee’s plan to conduct field missions that assess local administrative performance.
Official Source
National Assembly announcement and social media post: https://www.facebook.com/CambodiaAssembly/posts/pfbid02JTcVTYyBabmJJ5HmhhMnnDwUYuoBsQ5mcjLegPkPjYGUMaKk4Pp7MyH9j96VJVDrl
