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H.R. 2334 · House bill · 119th Congress
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.
This Act may be cited as the “Servicemember Residence Protection Act”.
(a) In general.— Section 206 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3936) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(d) Tolling of period of adverse possession.— The period of a servicemember's military service may not be included in computing a period of adverse possession of such servicemember’s real property.”.
(b) Website.— Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consult with the Attorney General and update the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant websites to include information and resources regarding—
(1) how a member of the uniformed services may secure real property while absent for a period of military service;
(2) leasing real property;
(3) landlord-tenant rights and obligations; and
(4) any other relevant information determined necessary by the Secretary and the Attorney General.