S. 5372: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

This bill would create a new federal court order called a natural lifetime injunction for people convicted of certain serious federal crimes.

What offenses are covered

The order would apply only after a conviction for a “covered offense,” which includes:

• Federal violent felonies, and
• Federal felonies that involve sexual acts or sexual conduct.

The bill also specifically lists a number of federal crimes, including human trafficking, sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, child pornography offenses, coercion and enticement of minors, and related offenses.

What the court would do

If a person is convicted of one of these covered offenses, the court must issue an order at sentencing that prohibits contact with the victim, but only if:

• the government requests it with the victim’s consent, or
• the victim requests it directly.

The order would last for the defendant’s entire life unless it is later terminated or suspended under the bill’s rules.

What “contact” means

The bill defines contact broadly. It would include any direct or indirect communication or interaction, such as:

• written communication,
• oral communication,
• electronic or digital contact,
• physical interaction, and
• contact made personally, through another person, or through automated or technological systems.

Violating the order

If the defendant violates the injunction, the violation would be punishable as contempt of court.

When the order could end

The injunction could be terminated or suspended only in limited situations:

• if the victim asks for it, and says the conviction was pardoned, commuted, or circumstances have changed; or
• if the defendant asks for it because the conviction was dismissed or overturned on appeal.

The court would have to hold a hearing and could take evidence before deciding.

Other provisions

The bill says victims could not be charged a fee for getting the order. It also says the new federal rule would not limit any state court orders that may apply under state law.

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