Sen. Victoria Gu

Primary SB 2362

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT

Increases monthly minimum benefit for a spouse, domestic partner, former spouse. Grant a 3.34% COLA for eligible retirees. Provided a modification reducing federal AGI for public pension benefits from the RI employees retirement system.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases state funding for teacher retirement benefits and modifies pension tax treatment, directly advancing public spending on essential programs.92% confidence EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher retirement benefits and COLA, directly supporting educator financial security per bill's summary.90% confidence

died May 14, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2933

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS’ TENURE

Allows the dismissal of a teacher after the March 1 deadline if there is gross misconduct by a teacher upon a student. This act would allow the notice to be given at any time and will not have time constraints.

EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens teacher accountability and student safety by allowing dismissal for gross misconduct, protecting educational environment and student welfare.85% confidence

died May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2172

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- LABOR RELATIONS ACT

Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.

Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides public sector workers (including teachers) right to strike, strengthening collective bargaining rights under Labor Relations Act.95% confidence

died May 13, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2549

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX ON GAINS FROM THE SALE OR EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY

Creates new tax on gains from sale or exchange of real property held for short periods of time, 6 years or less, establishes a comprehensive framework to calculate and implement enforcement and provides imprisonment and/or fines for those who evade taxes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax on short-term real estate gains to close loophole, enhance tax collection, and strengthen fiscal management per bill summary.95% confidence

In committee May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2232

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAX

Allows a municipality to set its own conveyance tax rate for residential properties sold in excess of $900,000.00 at $10 per $500. Provides collected taxes to be in a restricted account and distributed within 2 years for affordable housing.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects conveyance tax revenue from high-value property sales to fund affordable housing, advancing public housing initiatives through targeted taxation.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingBill mandates conveyance tax revenue from high-value residential sales be allocated exclusively to affordable housing programs within 2 years.95% confidence

In committee May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2287

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- STATE CRIME LABORATORY COMMISSION

Increases number of members of state crime laboratory commission to 9, changes makeup of commission to include individuals with expertise in law enforcement, criminal defense, scientific research, makes chair of department of physics executive secretary.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2031

In committee · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Increases the income range up to fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) and tax credit up to eight hundred fifty dollars ($850), for elderly and disabled persons who own or rent their homes.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides targeted tax relief (increased credit up to $850) for elderly/disabled homeowners, aligning with tax relief for lower/middle income groups.95% confidence HousingSupports HousingProvides tax credit for elderly/disabled renters/homeowners, reducing housing costs and increasing affordability for vulnerable groups.90% confidence

In committee May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2405

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- HAZING

Enlarges definitions of prohibited acts that constitute hazing, make principals, coaches, athletic directors and others responsible for knowingly failing to take reasonable measures to prevent hazing and punishes serious injury.

died May 12, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2264

Passed · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

Passed May 8, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary SB 2267

died · Rhode Island Senate · Lead sponsor

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BED BUGS IN RESIDENTIAL PREMISES ACT

Maddy summarySB 2267 requires tenants to promptly notify landlords in writing or electronically if they suspect bed bugs in their unit. Landlords must arrange for a pest control inspection within 96 hours, cover all inspection and treatment costs (including adjacent units if infested), and provide 48 hours' notice before entering for inspections or treatments. Tenants must allow access and prepare their unit for treatment, but are not required to pay for inspections or treatments unless they unreasonably refuse cooperation. The bill also prohibits landlords from renting out units known to have bed bugs. This directly affects renters and residential property owners in rental housing.

HousingSupports HousingRequires landlords to cover bed bug treatment costs and respond promptly, strengthening tenant protections in housing.92% confidence

died May 7, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track