The purpose of this legislation, known as the "Save Willy Act of 2026," is to create a pilot program aimed at reducing the negative impacts of vessels on large whales in the San Francisco Bay area. The main objectives are to improve coordination between the maritime industry and conservation efforts, monitor whale presence, and ultimately protect these marine mammals from vessel strikes and disturbances. Key provisions of the law include the establishment of a "Cetacean Desk" within the San Francisco Vessel Traffic Service.