The bill establishes the Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force, aimed at addressing the loss of seagrass in state marine waters and its ecological and economic impacts. The task force will consist of various members, including co-chairs from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and the University of South Alabama, as well as representatives from state committees, conservation departments, and marine environmental organizations. The task force is tasked with developing a 10-year Alabama Seagrass Restoration Plan, which will recommend tools and technologies for restoring coastal seagrass ecosystems. Members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and the task force is required to meet at least twice a year.

Additionally, the Dauphin Island Sea Lab will act as the fiscal agent for the task force, managing appropriated funds and facilitating engagement with other marine science organizations. The bill emphasizes the importance of diversity in task force membership and mandates that the task force report its progress annually to key state officials. The act will take effect on October 1, 2025. No deletions from current law are noted in the text provided.