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Bill119th CongressFiled Apr 23, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8481

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

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What it doesSummary 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.

What just happenedSep 14, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8](R-AZ)Sponsor
21 cosponsors21 R
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  1. Sep 14, 2026IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Aug 31, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Aug 31, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)

  4. Aug 31, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  5. Aug 31, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.

  6. Aug 31, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)

  7. Aug 31, 2026FloorH30300

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

  8. Jul 6, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.

  9. Jul 6, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Jul 6, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Jun 3, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Jun 3, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Apr 23, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  14. Apr 23, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Apr 23, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 — Informed