Servicemember Residence Protection Act

# Servicemember Residence Protection Act Summary **What It Does:** This bill would change federal law to prevent states from enforcing "squatter's rights" laws against active-duty military members. Squatter's rights allow people who occupy a property without permission for a certain period to claim legal ownership. The bill would ensure that servicemembers can more easily remove unauthorized occupants from their homes while deployed, even if state law normally allows squatters to establish rights through prolonged occupation. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects active-duty military personnel who own property and may be deployed overseas or to other locations.

It also impacts states with squatter's rights laws, as it would override those state laws in cases involving servicemembers. Potentially, it could affect individuals who might otherwise claim squatter's rights to military-owned properties. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits consideration in the Senate, where it would need to pass before being sent to the President for signature to become law.