Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-07-31T16:21:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8481 Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/31/2026, 4:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8481

The bill titled "To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims," was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 23, 2026. This bill aims to address the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for specific victims, indicating a focus on enhancing legal protections for individuals facing particular circumstances. For more detailed provisions and directives, referring to the bill's full text or official PDF version via the provided pdfUrl link is recommended.

Congressional Summary of HR 8481

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8481

Bill HR 8481 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8481 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8481's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636. as of July 6, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8481

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8481

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of natural lifetime injunctions for certain victims.

Comments

Angel Thompson

1,117

1 month ago

I'm so pumped for this new law! It's gonna make a huge difference for everyone affected by it. Can't wait to see the positive impact it has on our community.