Hawaii HB1763 amends the definitions and penalties for bribery and official misconduct in Hawaii law.

Hawaii HB1763 amends the definitions and penalties for bribery and official misconduct. It redefines bribery as conferring a benefit to influence a public servant's official actions, with a defense available if the benefit was given due to extortion or coercion. It also redefines official misconduct as performing an act using the power of one's office with intent to obtain a benefit, knowing it contains false information. The bill specifies that bribery is a class A felony without probation, and official misconduct is a class C felony.

Hawaii HB1763 amends the definitions and penalties for bribery and official misconduct in Hawaii law.

Hawaii HB1763 amends the definitions and penalties for bribery and official misconduct. It redefines bribery as conferring a benefit to influence a public servant's official actions, with a defense available if the benefit was given due to extortion or coercion. It also redefines official misconduct as performing an act using the power of one's office with intent to obtain a benefit, knowing it contains false information. The bill specifies that bribery is a class A felony without probation, and official misconduct is a class C felony.