Rhode Island establishes the orange heart medal to recognize veterans exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.

Rhode Island enacts legislation to create the orange heart medal, a formal recognition for veterans who served in the armed forces or Rhode Island national guard and were exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents. The medal, bearing the words "Rhode Island Orange Heart Medal -- For Toxic Exposure Service," is awarded to eligible veterans who meet specific criteria, including being a current or former Rhode Island resident, serving on active duty after December 6, 1941, and having documented exposure to hazardous materials.

Rhode Island establishes the orange heart medal to recognize veterans exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents.

Rhode Island enacts legislation to create the orange heart medal, a formal recognition for veterans who served in the armed forces or Rhode Island national guard and were exposed to toxic herbicides, burn pits, or other hazardous agents. The medal, bearing the words "Rhode Island Orange Heart Medal -- For Toxic Exposure Service," is awarded to eligible veterans who meet specific criteria, including being a current or former Rhode Island resident, serving on active duty after December 6, 1941, and having documented exposure to hazardous materials.