The bill, titled "An Act Requiring a Plan for Beneficial Use Dredging," mandates the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) to develop a comprehensive plan for beneficial use dredging by December 31, 2025. This plan must identify navigable channels suitable for dredging, wetlands that could effectively utilize the dredged sediment, and provide a projected cost and timeline for implementation. The Commissioner of DEEP is required to submit this plan to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by the same deadline.

The purpose of this legislation is to enhance navigation in Connecticut's waterways while simultaneously improving coastal wetland habitats and water quality. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this requirement, while no existing legal language is deleted. The act is set to take effect upon passage, emphasizing the urgency of addressing these environmental concerns.