The proposed bill aims to establish the criminal offense of Automated Teller Machine (ATM) impairment in Arkansas. It introduces a new section, 5-38-208, to the Arkansas Code, defining an "automated teller machine" as an electronic device that processes financial transactions, including cash dispensing and credit card operations. The bill specifies that the term encompasses customer-bank communication terminals.

Under the new law, a person would be guilty of ATM impairment if they intentionally remove an ATM or cause any impairment or interruption of its use, either fully or partially. This offense is classified as a Class D felony, thereby imposing significant legal consequences for such actions.