Background
The National Assembly Standing Committee scheduled a plenary session for 22 June 2026 to consider and potentially approve a draft law amending the legal framework for roads. Parliamentary technical committees and representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport reviewed and reached agreement on the draft’s form and content before forwarding it for plenary consideration.
Cambodia’s statutory framework for roads defines administrative responsibilities for road planning, construction, maintenance and classification and assigns those functions to designated government agencies. The draft under consideration was submitted by the Royal Government and will be debated and voted on by the full Assembly during the scheduled session.
Scope of Application
The draft law pertains to the national legal regime governing roads and related administration across Cambodia. The final enacted text will specify which road categories, government bodies and private actors fall within its legal scope.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Standing Committee formally decided to convene a plenary session on 22 June 2026 to discuss and vote on the draft amendment to the road law. The draft was prepared at the request of the Royal Government and was examined and agreed in form and content by parliamentary specialists together with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport prior to the plenary referral.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Stakeholders involved in road construction, maintenance, transport services, and infrastructure investment should monitor the plenary outcome and review the final law text to identify specific compliance requirements. Entities operating in the road sector may need to adjust permitting, procurement or technical compliance processes once the amendment is enacted and published.
Official Source
Source: National Assembly announcement (Facebook): facebook.com/CambodiaAssembly. See also the National Assembly website: na.gov.kh.
