The bill aims to amend existing laws concerning railroads by establishing the offense of tampering with rail infrastructure. It includes legislative findings that emphasize the importance of railroads to the state's functionality and the obligation of the General Assembly to protect them from interference. The act seeks to create penalties for various acts of tampering, which include damaging, disabling, or otherwise interfering with rail transport and infrastructure.

Specifically, the bill introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines "tampering" and outlines the various actions that constitute this offense, such as placing obstructions on rail tracks, interfering with signaling systems, and assaulting individuals associated with rail operations. The offense is classified as a Class D felony, which carries significant legal consequences for those found guilty of such actions.