Lifetime no-contact orders for violent and sex crime victims—at no cost.
H.R. 8481 — Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 · Filed by Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ) · 21 cosponsors · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill requires federal courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders against defendants convicted of violent felonies or sex offenses, effective at sentencing and lasting the defendant's entire life. Victims can request termination only if the conviction is pardoned, commuted, or overturned on appeal, or if circumstances change; defendants can request termination only if the conviction is dismissed or overturned. Violations are contempt of court, and victims pay no fee.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a mandatory lifetime no-contact injunction for victims of violent and sexual felonies. It is a straightforward victim-protection statute with no unrelated riders or hidden provisions.
What the text implies
- Lifetime injunctions may create enforcement challenges across state lines and after defendant release, requiring victim vigilance to report violations.
- The bill does not specify remedies for victims if defendants violate the injunction (beyond contempt), leaving enforcement mechanisms to existing contempt law.
The full analysis lists 4 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Victims of violent and sexual crimes gain a permanent, no-cost legal remedy to prevent contact from convicted offenders, with termination controlled by the victim (or by appeal reversal). The burden falls on defendants, not the public, and the mechanism is transparent and victim-protective.