The proposed bill, titled "The Deployed Servicemembers Protection Act," aims to enhance protections for military servicemembers during their deployment. It establishes legislative findings that emphasize the importance of safeguarding the loved ones, homes, and property of servicemembers to maintain their morale and effectiveness. The bill outlines specific protections for spouses of deployed servicemembers, prohibiting them from selling residences or vehicles, closing joint financial accounts, withdrawing significant funds, or removing joint custody children from their home without the servicemember's written consent during the deployment and for two months afterward.

Additionally, the bill incorporates definitions aligned with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and stipulates that violations of these protections will be classified as misdemeanors, carrying penalties of up to 30 days in jail or fines up to $5,000, along with potential civil liability. This legislation seeks to ensure that servicemembers can focus on their duties without the added stress of concerns regarding their families and properties back home.

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Introduced Version: 15-1H-7