An Act establishing uniform safeguards and public protections for consumers conducting bank transactions at automated teller machines

This bill establishes new safety standards for automated teller machines (ATMs) in Massachusetts to protect consumers conducting transactions. It requires specific lighting levels for ATMs located outside or in parking areas during nighttime hours and mandates surveillance cameras for machines inside buildings or those on exterior walls. The legislation also defines key terms such as nighttime hours, regular banking hours, and defined parking areas to ensure consistent application of these rules. By updating existing state laws, the bill aims to create a uniform framework for securing ATM facilities without changing how banks operate during standard business hours.