The main purpose of the Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026 is to protect members of the military from losing their property rights due to squatter's rights while they are away on military duty. The law aims to ensure that the time a servicemember spends in military service does not count against them in legal situations where someone might claim ownership of their property through adverse possession. Key provisions of this law include a specific amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.