Senate Bill No. 313, also known as Public Act No. 25-58, mandates the establishment of a speed limit for motorboats and personal watercrafts on Mashapaug Lake in Union. The bill requires the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to adopt regulations that set this speed limit at ten miles per hour. These regulations must be implemented by April 1, 2026, and will be developed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes.
This legislation aims to enhance safety and environmental protection on Mashapaug Lake by regulating the speed of watercraft. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to ensure the enforcement of the speed limit. The Governor approved the bill on June 10, 2025.