S 3798
Passed a chamber
Creates federal crimes for robbing, stealing from, or damaging ATMs, with prison terms ranging from one year up to 30 years depending on the offense and whether anyone is hurt or killed.
Official title: Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
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House
Received
05-OCT-2026
Senate
Introduced
05-FEB-2026
Referred
05-FEB-2026
Approved by committee
05-MAR-2026
Reported
05-MAR-2026
On the calendar
05-MAR-2026
Passed
30-SEP-2026
- Sets up to 20 years in prison for robbing people who use or service an ATM, or the couriers who carry cash to load into one
- Sets up to 10 years for stealing more than $1,000 from an ATM without authorization, and up to 1 year for theft of $1,000 or less
- Adds penalties up to 25 years for assault during these crimes and up to 30 years, or life if death results, for killing or forcibly moving someone to avoid arrest
- Covers ATMs whether or not they sit on a bank's premises, including those owned or operated by banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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1 Republican
1 Democrat