H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026, aims to amend federal law by introducing a new provision concerning "natural lifetime injunctions" for victims of specific serious crimes. Here are the key components of the bill:

Natural Lifetime Injunctions

The bill allows courts to issue an order that prevents a convicted defendant from contacting their victim for the entirety of the defendant’s life. This applies under the following conditions:

The order can be requested by either the government or the victim during the sentencing phase of the trial.
This injunction will be mandatory for defendants convicted of a "covered offense".

Definition of Covered Offense

A "covered offense" refers to:

A felony crime of violence.
A felony that includes any sexual act or sexual conduct, as defined under specific sections of federal law.

The bill also provides examples of applicable offenses, including but not limited to:

Trafficking in persons for sexual purposes.
Various sexual offenses against children.

Modification and Termination of Injunctions

The injunction can be modified or terminated only under specific circumstances:

If the victim requests it on the grounds that the defendant has received a pardon.
If the defendant claims that their conviction has been dismissed or overturned on appeal.

In either case, a hearing will be held to consider the motion, and evidence may be presented regarding the claims.

No Fees for Victims

Significantly, the bill states that no fees can be charged to victims in relation to the issuance of these orders, promoting accessibility for those seeking protection through this legal mechanism.

Jurisdictional Note

It is also noted that this new provision does not supersede or limit the application of existing state laws regarding injunctions or protective orders.

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Actions

13 actions

Date	Action
Sep. 14, 2026	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 31, 2026	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
Aug. 31, 2026	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
Aug. 31, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug. 31, 2026	Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Aug. 31, 2026	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
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. (text: CR H5270-5271)
Jul. 06, 2026	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
Jul. 06, 2026	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.
Jun. 03, 2026	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun. 03, 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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H.R. 8481: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026