Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2177
AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Britto (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Burke (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- Lauria (Democratic)
- Appollonio (Democratic)
- Felag (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 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| May 7, 2026 Senate | 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 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 4, 2026 · Legislature
06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026) - May 8, 2026 · House
05/08/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs - May 7, 2026 · Senate
05/07/2026 Senate read and passed - Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026) - Apr 29, 2026 · Legislature
04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage - Apr 24, 2026 · Legislature
04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026) - Mar 11, 2026 · Legislature
03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026) - Jan 16, 2026 · Senate
01/16/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs