The proposed legislation aims to establish a new criminal offense known as "automated teller machine impairment" in Arkansas. The bill introduces a new section, 5-38-208, to the Arkansas Code, defining an automated teller machine (ATM) as an electronic device that processes financial transactions by accepting or dispensing cash. The definition also includes customer-bank communication terminals.

Under this new law, a person would be guilty of automated teller machine impairment if they intentionally remove an ATM or cause any impairment or interruption of its use, either in whole or in part. This offense is classified as a Class D felony, which carries specific legal consequences. The bill seeks to enhance the protection of financial transaction devices and ensure their availability for public use.