Bill > S4910

This bill, titled the "Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026," amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to protect the real property of members of the uniformed services. Specifically, it adds a new provision that prevents the time a servicemember is in military service from being counted towards "adverse possession," which is a legal principle where someone can claim ownership of property by occupying it for a certain period, often referred to as "squatter's rights." This means that individuals cannot gain ownership of a servicemember's property by occupying it while the servicemember is away on duty. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Attorney General, must update its website and other relevant online resources within 45 days of the bill's enactment to provide servicemembers with information on how to secure their property while deployed, leasing options, landlord-tenant rights, and other necessary guidance.