H.R. 8481

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

Judiciary Committee · Rep. Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)

The bill would require federal courts to automatically issue lifetime no-contact orders prohibiting defendants convicted of violent crimes or sex crimes from contacting their victims, unless the court specifically terminates or suspends the order. These orders would take effect at sentencing and remain in place for the defendant's lifetime, with no fees charged to victims.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment (voice vote) 31 August 2026

Record as of 31 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

31 August 2026 Passed House with amendment (voice vote)
What's next: To the Senate (if and when it takes it up)
5 more actions
1. 31 August 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 31 August 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270-5271)
3. 31 August 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8481.
4. 31 August 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
5. 31 August 2026 Ms. Lee (FL) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
6 July 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
6 July 2026 Reported by committee
2 more actions
1. 3 June 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
2. 3 June 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
23 April 2026 Referred to committee
23 April 2026 Introduced in House

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