Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

This bill would establish a federal framework requiring courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders for defendants convicted of certain violent or sexual felonies. Upon a motion by the victim or the government, the court would be required to impose these orders at sentencing to prohibit contact with the victim. The legislation also specifies that no fees may be charged to a victim for the issuance of such an order.

This bill affects victims of federal felony offenses involving crimes of violence or sexual acts, who may now request lifetime no-contact orders against their offenders without being charged a fee. It also impacts defendants convicted of these specific crimes, as they may be subject to court-ordered prohibitions on contacting their victims for the duration of their lives. Additionally, federal courts and the federal government are affected by new requirements to issue and manage these orders during the sentencing process.

• Mandatory no-contact orders for certain federal offenses. Requires federal courts to issue orders prohibiting contact with victims when a defendant is convicted of a felony involving a crime of violence or sexual conduct.
• Initiation of no-contact orders. Specifies that the court must issue a no-contact order upon a motion filed by either the victim or the federal government.
• Lifetime duration and sentencing requirements. Mandates that no-contact orders be imposed at the time of sentencing and remain in effect for the defendant's lifetime, subject to specific termination or suspension procedures.
• Prohibition of victim fees. Prevents the assessment or collection of any fees from a victim related to the issuance of a no-contact order.

The bill requires no-contact orders to be imposed at the time of sentencing and remain in effect for the lifetime of the defendant, unless terminated or suspended under specific procedures.

The bill aims to establish a federal framework requiring courts to issue lifetime no-contact orders for victims of violent or sexual crimes upon conviction. It ensures these protections are provided at sentencing without charging fees to the victim.