S. 3798 · Passed Senate · Crime and Law Enforcement

Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026

What it does

Establishes a federal crime for robbery or extortion of ATM users, servicers, and ATM owner/operators, with penalties up to 20 years imprisonment.
Creates federal crimes for breaking into, tampering with, or stealing from ATMs: up to 10 years for thefts exceeding $1,000 and up to 1 year for thefts not exceeding $1,000.
Establishes criminal liability for receiving, possessing, or disposing of property unlawfully taken from an ATM, with penalties matching those for the original theft.
Increases penalties to up to 25 years imprisonment for committing ATM crimes while assaulting a person or endangering life with a dangerous weapon.
Defines ATM to include network-connected automated teller machines operated by banks, credit unions, or savings and loan associations, regardless of location or ownership structure.

Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.

Committee: Senate Judiciary