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: Walter Felag and 7 others

Companion · H 8123same policy, House version

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What This Bill Does

Rhode Island creates three new awards for Rhode Island National Guard members and expands eligibility for the to certain civilian government employees and military and civilian leaders of foreign governments.

Why it matters

Expands official state recognition honors to include civilian employees and foreign leaders alongside National Guard members.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Rhode Island National Guard members

They become eligible for three newly created state military awards.

Directly affected

Civilian government employees

They become eligible to receive the Rhode Island star.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the three newly created awards?

Rhode Island National Guard members.

Who becomes newly eligible to receive the Rhode Island star?

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

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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 8, 2026Floor
House passed in concurrence
Jun 5, 2026
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
Jun 4, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage in concurrence
Jun 2, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)

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May 8, 2026Committee
Referred to House Veterans Affairs
May 7, 2026Floor
Senate read and passed
Apr 30, 2026
Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
Apr 29, 2026Floor
Committee recommends passage
Apr 24, 2026
Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
Mar 11, 2026
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Mar 6, 2026
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/11/2026)
Mar 4, 2026Introduced
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs

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