AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS

Summary

The bill establishes a new state medal for current or former Rhode Island residents who served in the U.S. armed forces or the Rhode Island National Guard after Dec. 6, 1941 and were exposed to herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents. Recipients must have a service‑connected illness linked to that exposure, an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions, and must apply with supporting documentation. The award is presented in the governor’s name and administered by the Office of Veterans’ Affairs.

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