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Protecting Service Members' Homes from Squatters

This new law protects properties owned by active duty service members from being occupied by squatters. It means that state laws establishing squatter's rights will not apply to homes owned by service members while they are on military duty. This aims to provide peace of mind to service members that their homes are secure during their absence.
Key points
Squatter's rights will not apply to properties owned by active duty service members.
The law aims to protect service members from losing control of their homes while deployed.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3356
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Process start date: 2025-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Service Member Residence Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3356.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Squatter's rights will not apply to properties owned by active duty service members.
  • The law aims to protect service members from losing control of their homes while deployed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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