Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2996: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2996 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- DECORATIONS. Primary sponsor: Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Lou DiPalma (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), John Burke (Democratic), Lou Raptakis (Democratic), Walter Felag (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 19, 2026): 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Lou DiPalma | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| John Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lou Raptakis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/19/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/08/2026 House passed in concurrence
- 06/05/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/08/2026)
- 06/04/2026 Committee recommends passage in concurrence
- 06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/04/2026)
- 05/08/2026 Referred to House Veterans Affairs
- 05/07/2026 Senate read and passed
- 04/30/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)
- 04/29/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/29/2026)
- 03/11/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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