AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS

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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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 14, 2026
Last action: Feb 10, 2026 — 02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Brian Kennedy D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled