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 users on the proper removal of plant material from boats. After the two-year period, the Commissioner of DEEP will evaluate the station's viability based on cost and usage. If deemed unfeasible, the commissioner will identify an alternative location for the boat washing station and provide signage directing users to that site.

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 or utilities 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.