H.R. 8481 · 119th Congress
Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
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- House Introduced Apr 23, 2026
- House Passed Aug 31, 2026
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to require federal courts to issue an order prohibiting contact with a victim (i.e., a no-contact order) in the case of a defendant who is convicted of certain violent crimes or sex crimes.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · Jul 6, 2026
Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
This bill establishes a federal statutory framework to require federal courts to issue an order prohibiting contact with a victim (i.e., a no-contact order) in the case of a defendant who is convicted of certain violent crimes or sex crimes.
Specifically, in the case of a defendant convicted of a felony offense that is a crime of violence or that involves a sexual act or sexual conduct, on a motion by the victim or federal government, the court must issue a no-contact order.
Under the framework, the no-contact order must be imposed at sentencing and be in effect for the lifetime of the defendant unless it is terminated or suspended in accordance with specified procedures. Additionally, no fee may be assessed or collected from a victim in connection with the issuance of a no-contact order.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 23, 2026
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Apr 23, 2026
- House Passed Aug 31, 2026
No recorded floor vote found.