S. 4910Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026

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The Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026 changes the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act so that a servicemember’s time in the military cannot be counted toward an adverse‑possession claim on their real property. It also directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to add online resources that help servicemembers protect and manage their homes while they are deployed.

Key Provisions

Adds a new subsection to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act stating that any period a servicemember is on active duty is excluded when calculating the statutory time needed for adverse possession (squatters’ rights).
Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Attorney General, to update VA and related websites within 45 days of enactment with information on how servicemembers can protect their property, lease it, and understand landlord‑tenant rights.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

June 24, 2026

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Introduced in Senate

June 24, 2026

SenateIntro Referral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Veterans' Affairs Committee

June 24, 2026

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Introduced in SenateIssued June 24, 2026

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4910

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 24, 2026

Mrs. Moody introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

A BILL

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026.

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession

(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.