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Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


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


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


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

Crime and Law Enforcement

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
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.
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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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  • April 23, 2026
    Introduced in House


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


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


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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted