The bill, known as General Assembly Committee Bill No. 6248, proposes a moratorium on fishing for striped bass in the lower Housatonic River. This moratorium will be enforced by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and will remain in effect until the striped bass population in the river reaches a sustainable level that allows for fishing activities. The bill aims to restore the striped bass population in this area, addressing concerns about overfishing and ecological balance.

The new legal language introduced in this bill includes a provision that establishes the moratorium as a new section effective from the date of passage. There are no deletions from current law specified in the text, indicating that this bill is entirely new legislation rather than an amendment to existing statutes. The statement of purpose clearly outlines the intent to enhance the sustainability of the striped bass population in the lower Housatonic River.