A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter's rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
Sponsor
- Conservative Groups$11,211k
- Progressive Groups$1,500k
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Cosponsors (0)
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsReferred To · 2026-06-24
Plain-English Summary
The proposal would prevent squatters from gaining legal ownership rights to homes owned by active-duty military members and veterans, overriding state laws that might otherwise allow someone to claim property after occupying it for a certain period of time. This protection would apply even if a service member is deployed overseas or unable to actively maintain their property during military service. The change aims to safeguard military families' homes from being lost to squatters while they are serving their country.
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