Rhode Island Creates Three New Military Awards and Expands Eligibility for the Rhode Island Star

Original title: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS (Creates three (3) new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and would provide eligibility for the Rhode Island star for certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.)

Last action · June 19, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsors: Sam Azzinaro and 5 others

Companion · S 2996same policy, Senate version

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island establishes three new military awards for National Guard members and broadens eligibility for the to include specific civilian government employees and foreign leaders.

Why it matters

Expands the state's official military recognition system to encompass new categories of service members, civilian personnel, and international officials.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Rhode Island National Guard members

Guard members become eligible for three newly established state military awards.

Directly affected

Civilian government employees

Certain civilian personnel become newly eligible to receive the Rhode Island star.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the newly created awards?

Members of the Rhode Island National Guard are eligible for the three new awards.

Who can now receive the Rhode Island star under the expanded rules?

Certain civilian government employees as well as military and civilian leaders of foreign governments become eligible.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

Jun 19, 2026Enrolled
Signed by Governor
Jun 16, 2026
Transmitted to Governor
Jun 9, 2026Floor
Senate passed in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)
May 21, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
May 15, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)

Show 8 earlier actions

May 1, 2026Committee
Referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
Apr 30, 2026Floor
House read and passed
Apr 24, 2026
Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)
Apr 14, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
Apr 10, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)
Apr 9, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Apr 3, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)
Feb 27, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to House Veterans Affairs

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