Establishes failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants in Hawaii.

This bill mandates that public servants in Hawaii report incidents of suspected bribery to the Department of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor's office within thirty days of becoming aware of the offense. Failure to report such incidents is classified as a misdemeanor. The bill aims to prevent corruption by ensuring that public servants do not remain silent about bribery, thereby aiding and abetting corruption. This aligns with national standards where public service includes an obligation to report known or reasonably suspected corruption.

Establishes failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants in Hawaii.

This bill mandates that public servants in Hawaii report incidents of suspected bribery to the Department of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor's office within thirty days of becoming aware of the offense. Failure to report such incidents is classified as a misdemeanor. The bill aims to prevent corruption by ensuring that public servants do not remain silent about bribery, thereby aiding and abetting corruption. This aligns with national standards where public service includes an obligation to report known or reasonably suspected corruption.