· RI legislature · 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.

Sponsor

Pete Appollonio (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-01-16

Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Latest action

03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study