Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7094
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Kennedy (Democratic)
- Solomon (Democratic)
- Fellela (Democratic)
- McNamara (Democratic)
- Corvese (Democratic)
- Shallcross Smith (Democratic)
- Azzinaro (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 19, 2026
06/19/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Senate passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · Senate
06/05/2026 Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026) - May 21, 2026 · Legislature
05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026) - May 1, 2026 · Senate
05/01/2026 Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs - Apr 28, 2026 · House
04/28/2026 House read and passed - Apr 24, 2026 · House
04/24/2026 Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026) - Apr 14, 2026 · Legislature
04/14/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 10, 2026 · Legislature
04/10/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026) - Feb 10, 2026 · Legislature
02/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Feb 6, 2026 · Legislature
02/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/10/2026) - Jan 14, 2026 · House
01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs