H.R. 8481 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
H.R. 8481 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 23, 2026, sponsored by Abraham J. Hamadeh with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 23, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 21 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 23, 2026
- Passed the HouseAug 31, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 14, 2026)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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