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This bill amends Arkansas state law regarding the unlawful possession of a skimmer (a device typically used to illegally capture credit card or debit card information during transactions). Currently, unlawful possession of a skimmer is classified as a Class C felony. The proposed amendment introduces enhanced penalties for repeat offenders: a second or subsequent conviction will now be classified as an unclassified felony, which carries a mandatory fine of up to $20,000 and a mandatory prison sentence of at least one year but no more than ten years. This change significantly increases the legal consequences for individuals who are caught multiple times possessing skimming devices, which are often used in identity theft and financial fraud schemes, with the goal of deterring repeated criminal behavior and protecting consumers from potential financial harm.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb514&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R