Rhode Island Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: June 19, 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 |
| 2026-06-19 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-06-19 | Latest Action | Signed by Governor |