The bill introduces a new criminal offense known as "automated teller machine impairment" to the Arkansas Code. It defines an automated teller machine (ATM) as an electronic device that processes financial transactions, including cash dispensing and credit card operations. The bill specifies that a person commits this offense if they purposely remove an ATM or cause any impairment or interruption of its use, either in whole or in part.

Automated teller machine impairment is classified as a Class D felony under the new legal language added to Arkansas Code Title 5, Chapter 38, Subchapter 2. This legislation aims to protect the functionality and accessibility of ATMs within the state, ensuring that individuals who intentionally disrupt their operation face legal consequences.