Advocating For Stiffer ATM Crime Penalties – June 2023 Update

Congressman John Rose (R TN) introduced the “Safe Access to Cash Act” (H.R. 3398) on May 17. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D MD), who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, was the initial co-sponsor. Since the bill was introduced, two additional co-sponsors are now supporting the measure, Reps Hank Johnson (D GA) and Donald Payne (D NJ).

At the state level, the Missouri ATM crime bill (SB 186) has been passed by the state legislature and sent to Governor Mike Parson for his signature. Since the Legislature has adjourned sine die, the Governor has 45 days, excluding Sundays, to sign or veto this measure. If the Governor does not sign this measure, it will be enacted without a signature. If the Governor vetoes this measure, the Legislature will convene in September to reconsider vetoes.

So far this year, ATM crime bills have been introduced in two other states – Louisiana and Illinois.