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NE LB559
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates new criminal offense for installing skimmer devices on ATMs or point-of-sale terminals (including fuel pumps) without authorization, classified as a Class IV felony
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Establishes tiered penalties for using skimmer devices based on value obtained: Class IIA felony for $5,000+, Class IV felony for $1,500-$5,000, Class I misdemeanor for $500-$1,500, and Class II misdemeanor for $500 or less
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Defines "continuing criminal enterprise" for financial transaction offenses with penalties escalating based on enterprise size: Class II felony for 3 or fewer persons/$2-5 million gross receipts, Class ID felony for 4-9 persons/$5-10 million, and Class IC felony for 10+ persons/$10 million+
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Creates new organized retail crime offense covering theft of merchandise for resale, tampering with anti-theft devices, and conspiring to commit retail theft, with penalties based on aggregated retail market value
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Establishes the Financial Fraud Victims' Reimbursement Fund administered by the Attorney General, funded by forfeited assets from financial transaction offenses, allowing victims to apply for reimbursement within 36 months
Legislative Description
Provide for offenses relating to skimmer devices and criminal enterprises involving financial offenses
Last Action
Provisions/portions of LB464 amended into LB559 by AM731
6/6/2025