Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: June 4, 2026.
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS.
Establishes the Rhode Island orange heart medal to formally recognize Rhode Island veterans whose service exposed them to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-06-04 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-06-04 | Latest Action | Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence |