SB 2177
  • Introduced
    Jan 16, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    May 07, 2026
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 2177
Rhode Island Senate Bill
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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.)
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House • May 08, 2026: 05/08/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs
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May 07, 2026, Senate
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YES: 36
NO: 0
OTHER: 2
YES: 36

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 2

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    • May 08, 2026 | House
      • 05/08/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs
    • May 07, 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 | Senate
      • 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
    • Apr 24, 2026 | Senate
      • 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
    • Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
      • 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
    • Mar 06, 2026 | Senate
      • 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
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