Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (7 Aug 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
S. 5372 would amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to create a new legal mechanism allowing courts to issue "natural lifetime injunctions" for certain crime victims. Based on the information available, this would establish a category of court order that could remain in effect for the duration of a victim's life, though the specific conditions, categories of victims covered, and legal standards for granting such injunctions are not described in the materials available at this time.
The bill would affect crime victims who qualify for this type of protection, as well as the individuals against whom such injunctions could be issued. It may also involve federal courts, which would be responsible for issuing and enforcing these orders. Beyond this general framework, the specific criteria determining who qualifies, what conduct would be restricted, and how the injunctions would be enforced are not yet specified in the publicly available bill materials.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and referred to committee, which is the standard first step for legislation. Its official text has not yet been published, so the specific provisions are not yet publicly available. As with most bills, it would need to pass through committee review, floor votes in both the House and Senate, and receive presidential approval to become law. Given that only the title, sponsor, and introduction status are currently known, further details will depend on the release of the full bill text.
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Official 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.
Timeline
7 Aug 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5372 do?
- S. 5372 would amend title 18 of the U.S. Code to create a new legal mechanism allowing courts to issue "natural lifetime injunctions" for certain crime victims. Based on the information available, this would establish a category of court order that could remain in effect for the duration of a victim's life, though the specific conditions, categories of victims covered, and legal standards for granting such injunctions are not described in the materials available at this time. The bill would affect crime victims who qualify for this type of protection, as well as the individuals against whom such injunctions could be issued. It may also involve federal courts, which would be responsible for issuing and enforcing these orders. Beyond this general framework, the specific criteria determining who qualifies, what conduct would be restricted, and how the injunctions would be enforced are not yet specified in the publicly available bill materials. The bill was introduced in the Senate on August 7, 2026, by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and referred to committee, which is the standard first step for legislation. Its official text has not yet been published, so the specific provisions are not yet publicly available. As with most bills, it would need to pass through committee review, floor votes in both the House and Senate, and receive presidential approval to become law. Given that only the title, sponsor, and introduction status are currently known, further details will depend on the release of the full bill text.
- Has S. 5372 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5372. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5372?
- S. 5372 was sponsored by Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] (R-UT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5372?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (7 Aug 2026).
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