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Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 8/31/2026
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (21)
David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026 amends title 18 of the United States Code to establish a new provision for natural lifetime injunctions . This legislation mandates that courts include an order prohibiting contact with a victim as part of the sentence for defendants convicted of specific violent or sexual felony offenses. These injunctions are designed to remain in effect for the entire life of the defendant , providing long-term protection for victims. Any violation of such an order would be punishable as contempt of court , ensuring its enforceability. The bill defines "covered offenses" to include: Any crime of violence that is a felony . Any felony offense involving a sexual act or sexual conduct , along with a list of specific federal statutes related to sexual exploitation and trafficking. Termination or suspension of these lifetime injunctions is strictly limited, occurring only if the victim moves for termination due to a pardon or commutation, or if the defendant's conviction is dismissed or overturned on appeal. Importantly, no fee may be assessed to a victim for the issuance of these protective orders.

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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jun 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Aug 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5372
Introduced in Senate
Aug 31, 2026
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
Aug 31, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 31, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 31, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 3, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • June 3, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 6, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.


  • July 6, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.


  • August 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5372
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 31, 2026
    Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • August 31, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.


  • August 31, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • August 31, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • August 31, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-5372: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingViolent crime

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 8/31/2026
The Kayleigh's Law Act of 2026 amends title 18 of the United States Code to establish a new provision for natural lifetime injunctions . This legislation mandates that courts include an order prohibiting contact with a victim as part of the sentence for defendants convicted of specific violent or sexual felony offenses. These injunctions are designed to remain in effect for the entire life of the defendant , providing long-term protection for victims. Any violation of such an order would be punishable as contempt of court , ensuring its enforceability. The bill defines "covered offenses" to include: Any crime of violence that is a felony . Any felony offense involving a sexual act or sexual conduct , along with a list of specific federal statutes related to sexual exploitation and trafficking. Termination or suspension of these lifetime injunctions is strictly limited, occurring only if the victim moves for termination due to a pardon or commutation, or if the defendant's conviction is dismissed or overturned on appeal. Importantly, no fee may be assessed to a victim for the issuance of these protective orders.

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 23, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Jun 3, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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.
Aug 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5372
Introduced in Senate
Aug 31, 2026
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug 31, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Aug 31, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
Aug 31, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 31, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Aug 31, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 23, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 3, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • June 3, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • July 6, 2026
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.


  • July 6, 2026
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.


  • August 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5372
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 31, 2026
    Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • August 31, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • August 31, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.


  • August 31, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • August 31, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


  • August 31, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Abraham J. Hamadeh

Abraham J. Hamadeh

Republican Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (21)
David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)David J. Taylor (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Troy Downing (Republican)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-5372: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingViolent crime