H.R. 8481 - Civic Minded

H.R. 8481

Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

📅 Jul 06, 2026

Summary:

• Amends title 18 of the United States Code to require courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders between defendants and victims when defendants are convicted of covered offenses
• Defines covered offenses as felony crimes of violence or felony offenses involving sexual acts or conduct, including specific enumerated sections of federal law
• Establishes that these lifetime injunctions can only be terminated on motion of the victim (for pardons/commutations) or defendant (for dismissed/overturned convictions)

Additional Details:

• Defines "contact" broadly to include any direct or indirect communication, transmission, or physical interaction by written, oral, electronic, digital, or physical means
• Specifies that violations of these lifetime orders are punishable as contempt of court and that no fee may be assessed or collected from victims for issuance of the orders
• Requires courts to hold hearings on motions to terminate or suspend the orders and allows courts to take evidence regarding the allegations

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