Senate Bill No. 641 establishes a two-year pilot program for a boat washing station at Gardner Lake in the town of Salem, effective July 1, 2025. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is tasked with setting up the station, which will include signage to guide boaters on the proper removal of plant material from their boats. After the two-year period, the Commissioner of DEEP will evaluate the station's viability and, if deemed unfeasible due to cost or usage, will identify an alternative nearby location for the washing station and post signs directing boaters to that location.

The bill anticipates a cost of $51,000 in FY 26 and $5,000 in FY 27 for the establishment and maintenance of the washing station, as there are currently no existing facilities at the lake. The initial costs include approximately $50,000 for the purchase and installation of the station and $1,000 for signage, while the subsequent year's cost will cover maintenance. There are no projected costs beyond the two-year pilot program, as it is designed to be temporary.