Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
Legislative Progress
Introduced
April 23, 2026
Latest Action
September 14, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Abraham J. HamadehRepublican(AZ)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
93pct
144d open
vs 10,940 other HR bills in the 119th — cohort avg 30d
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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2026 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA) (S. 5022); Cashless Bail Reporting Act (H.R. 5625); Combating Illicit Xylazine Act (S. 545/H.R. 1266); Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) (S. 1404/H.R. 2853); Continuing Appropriations / temporary funding extension (H.R. 6500); District of Columbia Cash Bail Reform Act (S. 2706/H.R. 5214); Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act (S. 1572/H.R. 6155); James T. Woods Act (H.R. 6719); Kayleigh's Law (S. 5372/H.R. 8481); National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (S. 4784/H.R. 8800); No Bailouts Act (H.R. 8821); STOP CSAM Act (S. 1829); STOP Nitazenes Act (H.R. 7970); Stop Pills That Kill Act (S. 3087/H.R. 8005); Right to Trial Act (H.R. 9095); Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act (S. 3483); 702 reauthorization
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
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)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 636.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-731.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
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Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred To |
| April 23, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 |
| Republican |
| TX |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Daniel Meuser | Republican | PA |
| David J. Taylor | Republican | OH |
| David P. Joyce | Republican | OH |
| David Schweikert | Republican | AZ |
| Elijah Crane | Republican | AZ |
| Gary J. Palmer | Republican | AL |
| Juan Ciscomani | Republican | AZ |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Kimberlyn King-Hinds | Republican | MP |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Republican | IN |
| Mike Ezell | Republican | MS |
| Nancy Mace | Republican | SC |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Tim Burchett | Republican | TN |
| Troy Downing | Republican | MT |
| W. Gregory Steube | Republican | FL |