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Protects Military Members from Squatters
Recent Bills/Protects Military Members from Squatters

Protects Military Members from Squatters

IntroducedMarch 25, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
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Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.
Armed Forces and National SecurityFederal preemptionMilitary personnel and dependentsProperty rights
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Why This Matters

This bill protects military members from losing their homes to squatters while they are away on duty. It ensures that their time in service does not affect their property rights.

If you are a military member, this law prevents squatters from claiming your property while you serve.
Who this affects
active-duty military members · veterans
What it costs
CBO estimates that the bill would increase spending by less than $500,000 over the 2025-2035 period. Congressional Budget Office
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill stops states from allowing squatters to claim ownership of homes owned by military members.
  2. 2It ensures that time spent in military service does not count against servicemembers in property disputes.
  3. 3The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide resources to help military members manage their properties while deployed.
  4. 4The bill requires updates to online resources about leasing and tenant rights for servicemembers.
Read the detailed summary

This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt state laws that establish squatter’s rights for premises owned by a servicemember in situations where the premises is occupied by a squatter during a period of military service of the servicemember.

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IntroducedMar 25, 2025
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HouseSep 15, 2025
SenateCurrent

Sitting in the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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