H4691
An Act establishing an Orange Star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a special license plate for veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange. The license plate will feature an orange star, serving as a visible symbol of recognition and support for these veterans. The bill aims to honor the service of veterans who may have suffered health consequences related to Agent Orange exposure. It seeks to provide a tangible way to acknowledge their sacrifices and experiences.
Key provisions
- Establishes an ‘Orange Star’ license plate design.
- The plate is intended for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
- The Transportation Committee will oversee the implementation of the plate.
- The bill requires approval from the House Ways and Means Committee and the Joint Rules Committee.
- A hearing was scheduled for December 10, 2025, to discuss the bill.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Agent Orange exposed veterans
- Families of veterans exposed to Agent Orange
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr.
Brian W. Murray
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Bill H.4691 194th (Current)
An Act establishing an Orange Star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange
By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and Kelly W. Pease relative to establishing an Orange Star license plate for veterans exposed to Agent Orange. Transportation.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: James K. Hawkins , Kelly W. Pease Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4691
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/26/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 12/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 12/4/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 12/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to include Virtual |
| 1/20/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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