SB 1243: Unlawful detainer: Tenant Protections for Immigrant Families Act of 2026.

This bill provides protections for immigrant families by temporarily halting eviction proceedings when immigration enforcement activities impact a tenant's income or financial support. Until January 1, 2030, a tenant can submit a declaration stating they experienced a hardship due to immigration enforcement activities, and the court will stay the eviction action if the tenant provides documentation. The landlord cannot charge late fees, interest, or penalties during this period. The bill also prohibits selling or assigning unpaid debts resulting from immigration enforcement activities and prohibits using these debts as a negative factor in evaluating housing applications.