S2177Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Walter Felag, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 8, 2026
69
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
Senate read and passed
Referred to House Veterans Affairs
Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
House passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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