S-5372 — Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

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Criminal Justice & Due Process

Victims of violent or sex-related federal felonies could get a no-contact order that lasts the offender's whole life.

Criminal Justice & Due Process

Lifetime no-contact orders for victims — of violent or sex felonies

If a victim asks, the judge must order the person convicted to never contact them again, for life. Victims pay no fee, and breaking the order is contempt of court.

Defendant's ability to end the order — only if conviction overturned

The person convicted could ask to end the order only if the conviction is dismissed or overturned on appeal. Only the victim could seek to end it for other reasons, such as a pardon.

More about this bill

If someone is convicted of a violent or sex-related federal felony, the victim could get a lifetime no-contact order. The judge would have to issue it at sentencing if the victim asks. Prosecutors could also ask, but only with the victim's consent. The order would bar any contact, in person, online, or through another person. It would last for the rest of the defendant's life. Breaking it would be contempt of court. Victims would pay no fee for the order. A victim could ask the court to end or pause it after a pardon, a shorter sentence, or a change in their situation. The defendant could ask only if the conviction was dismissed or overturned on appeal. The judge would hold a hearing on any such request. The order would also apply inside every state.

Congressional Summary

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.

Details

Congress: 119th
Chamber: Senate
Status: summarized
Action: Introduced in Senate
Action Date: 2026-08-07
Date Added: 2026-09-30
Source: Congress.gov →

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