Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
On calendar: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Mar 5, 2026
What it does
The Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 would create new federal criminal offenses targeting ATM-related crimes, including robbery, tampering, theft, and associated violent acts, regardless of whether the ATM is located on a financial institution’s premises. It establishes penalties ranging from up to 1 year in prison for minor ATM property offenses (under $1,000) to life imprisonment for killings committed during ATM-related crimes, and extends liability to those who receive or conceal stolen ATM property. The bill also amends existing bank robbery statutes to clarify language regarding force or violence and conspiracy. It applies to individuals using, servicing, or transporting ATMs, as well…
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