Rhode IslandH70942026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS .

Sponsored By: Samuel A. Azzinaro (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Veterans’ Orange Heart Medal needs funding

All costs for the Rhode Island Orange Heart Medal are subject to appropriation by the General Assembly. The Office of Veterans’ Affairs can spend money on design, production, delivery, and administration only after lawmakers approve funds. Medals and vendor payments happen only when funding is provided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Samuel A. Azzinaro
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Arthur J. Corvese
Democratic • House
Deborah A. Fellela
Democratic • House
Brian Patrick Kennedy
Democratic • House
Joseph M. McNamara
Democratic • House
Mary Ann Shallcross Smith
Democratic • House
Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 68 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2026

MILITARY DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS PASSAGE