The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Safe Access to Cash Act of 2025, is to clarify the legal status of automated teller machines (ATMs) in relation to banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations. Specifically, it aims to ensure that ATMs are recognized as being under the care and control of these financial institutions, regardless of where the ATMs are located or who operates them. Key provisions of this legislation include a clear definition of what constitutes an ATM.