Kayleigh's Law
A victims' protection should not end with their abuser's probation. A victims' protection should be indefinite. "Kayleigh’s Law" provides continued protection for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, regardless of the terms of their abuser's probation status.
Information on Kayleigh's Law
"Kayleigh's Law" (SB1412) provides crime victims with the opportunity to petition the court to issue an injunction against harassment against the person who harmed them prior to the termination of the offender's probation. If issued, the injunction must be served prior to terminating probation and prohibits the offender from making any contact with the survivor.
Arizona is the first state to offer this protection to victims of violent crime. It is a critical step for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, who often experience ongoing harassment and stalking from assailants and abusive partners, even post-conviction.
Read the language of the bill here: Arizona-2021-SB1412-Chaptered (legiscan.com)
The best way to ensure you are protected under this law is to opt in for post conviction notification. If you are listed as a victim in a case that is currently pending and would like to receive notifications about the case, please contact your local Victim Services Division.
We also encourage you to reach out to your local County Attorney's Office or your local Adult Probation Department with any specific questions or concerns you may have.
Please help us spread the word and ensure survivors are aware of this important right.
Background Information on Kayleigh's Law
In February of 2020, Kayleigh had to face the man who sexually abused her as a young teen again in court. She had to appeal against his motion for early termination from his lifetime probation. Through the process, Kayleigh learned that when her perpetrator's probation ended, so did her protection. Based on the current Arizona laws at that time, there were no continued protections for victims. Together, with her local legislators, Kayleigh worked to draft a bill and create a new law. That law would provide victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse continued protection, regardless of the terms of their abuser’s probation status. In April of 2021, Governor Ducey signed SB1412, thus making Arizona the first state in the nation to offer the continued protection to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. In June of 2021, the Arizona State Senate Proclaimed SB1412 as "Kayleigh’s Law".
Although it is incredible that this law has passed in her home state of Arizona, Kayleigh is on a mission to pass Kayleigh's law in all 50 states. It is not just the victims and survivors in Arizona that matter. Victims & survivors of sexual & domestic abuse everywhere matter, and they deserve this continued protection.
Kayleigh's Law is making its way across the nation!
Wisconsin is the most recent state to draft "Kayleigh's Law"
On July 21st, 2021 Wisconsin State Representative Barbara Dittrich proposed the bill for "Kayleigh's Law". Wisconsin is the second state in America to officially draft this bill.
Every victim of sexual & domestic abuse deserves protection
If you are an Arizona resident looking to ensure you are protected under "Kayleigh's Law" please contact your local County Attorneys Office or reach out to the Arizona Adult Probation Department.