Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill allows victims of violent crimes or sexual offenses to get a permanent no-contact order against the person convicted of the crime. These orders would last for the rest of the defendant's life.
• The rule applies to serious federal crimes like felony violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. If a victim or the government asks for it, the judge must include the no-contact order as part of the criminal sentence.
• The no-contact rule is very strict and covers all forms of communication. This includes physical meetings, phone calls, emails, social media messages, or even having someone else send a message on the defendant's behalf.
• A lifetime order can only be canceled if the defendant's conviction is overturned on appeal or if they receive a formal pardon. Victims do not have to pay any fees to get these protections put in place.

Impact Analysis

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