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This bill creates a new criminal offense called "Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Impairment" in Arkansas state law. The bill defines an automated teller machine as an electronic device located in the state that accepts or dispenses cash, including customer-bank communication terminals. A person commits this criminal offense if they purposely remove an ATM or cause its impairment or interruption of use, either partially or completely. The crime is classified as a Class D felony, which typically involves less serious criminal actions but still carries potentially significant legal consequences. The bill expands the state's criminal code to specifically protect ATMs from intentional damage or removal, likely aimed at preventing theft, vandalism, or other criminal activities targeting these financial service machines. By creating this specific offense, the Arkansas legislature is providing law enforcement with a clear legal mechanism to prosecute individuals who interfere with ATM functionality.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb511&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R