Modifies and establishes provisions protecting immigrant tenants

HB 1844 establishes legal protections for tenants by prohibiting landlords from threatening or disclosing a tenant's immigration status to harass them or force them out of their home. The bill explicitly bans landlords from filing eviction lawsuits based solely on a person's citizenship or immigration background, while still allowing them to verify financial qualifications and collect rent. Tenants who are victims of these prohibited actions can sue for actual damages, civil penalties of up to $2,000 per violation, and legal fees. The legislation also restricts courts from ordering inquiries into a tenant's immigration status unless it is directly relevant to the case or required by federal law.