H 4691
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 ‘Orange Star’ license plate for veterans who have been exposed to Agent Orange. The plate would serve as a visible symbol of recognition and support for these veterans. The bill’s goal is to honor the service of veterans affected by Agent Orange and provide a way for them to demonstrate their connection to this issue. It requires approval from the Transportation committee and other legislative bodies before becoming law.
Key provisions
- Establishes a new license plate design featuring an ‘Orange Star’.
- The plate is specifically for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
- The Department of Revenue will oversee the issuance of the plates.
- The cost of the plate will be determined by the Department of Revenue.
- The design and specifications of the plate will be determined by the Department of Transportation.
- The bill requires approval from the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Veterans exposed to Agent Orange
- Families of veterans exposed to Agent Orange
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsors
Brian W. Murray
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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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
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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