The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 714, mandates the Department of Transportation to restore service on the Shore Line East rail line to its pre-COVID-19 levels by July 1, 2025. This restoration is aimed at reinstating the level of service that was reduced due to the COVID-19 public health emergency and the civil preparedness emergency declared by the Governor on March 10, 2020. The bill emphasizes the importance of returning to full service to support the community's transportation needs.

The bill introduces new legal language, specifically stating that the restoration of service is to be completed not later than July 1, 2025, and it is categorized as a new section in the law. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, as it primarily focuses on the insertion of this new requirement. The statement of purpose highlights the intent to ensure that the Department of Transportation fulfills this obligation to restore rail service effectively.