SB2249 amends Hawaii's bribery law to redefine the offense and increase penalties.

SB2249 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine the offense of bribery, specifying that it occurs when a person confers a pecuniary benefit to influence a public servant's official actions. It also increases penalties, making bribery a class B felony and a class A felony under certain conditions. The bill includes a defense for actions resulting from extortion or coercion and clarifies the definition of "public servant." It does not affect rights and duties that matured before its effective date.

SB2249 amends Hawaii's bribery law to redefine the offense and increase penalties.

SB2249 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine the offense of bribery, specifying that it occurs when a person confers a pecuniary benefit to influence a public servant's official actions. It also increases penalties, making bribery a class B felony and a class A felony under certain conditions. The bill includes a defense for actions resulting from extortion or coercion and clarifies the definition of "public servant." It does not affect rights and duties that matured before its effective date.