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H.R. 8481 119th Congress House

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims.

Introduced: April 23, 2026 Introduced by: Abraham J. Hamadeh Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingViolent crime
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 14, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:53 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:53 PM EDT
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:53 PM EDT
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:41 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:41 PM EDT
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
Aug 31, 2026 · 4:41 PM EDT
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 6, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
Jul 6, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.
Jun 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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What's happening now September 14, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 1
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 5372 Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 1

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 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Republican 21
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Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 3, 2026
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Gill, Brandon
Texas · Apr 28, 2026
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Ezell, Mike
Mississippi · Apr 27, 2026
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Apr 27, 2026
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Apr 23, 2026
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 23, 2026
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Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026
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Ciscomani, Juan
Arizona · Apr 23, 2026
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Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Apr 23, 2026
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Downing, Troy
Montana · Apr 23, 2026
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Apr 23, 2026
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Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Apr 23, 2026
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King-Hinds, Kimberlyn
Northern Mariana Islands · Apr 23, 2026
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Mace, Nancy
South Carolina · Apr 23, 2026
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Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Apr 23, 2026
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Palmer, Gary J.
Alabama · Apr 23, 2026
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Apr 23, 2026
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Apr 23, 2026
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Stutzman, Marlin A.
Indiana · Apr 23, 2026
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Taylor, David J.
Ohio · Apr 23, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8481/
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"H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8481/.
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H.R. 8481, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8481/.
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