Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants.

This bill amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants. It requires public servants to report known or reasonably suspected bribery incidents to the Department of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor's office within thirty days of becoming aware of the offense. The bill reflects a national standard that public service includes an affirmative obligation to report corruption. Failure to report bribery is classified as a misdemeanor.

Establishes the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants.

This bill amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish the offense of failure to report bribery as a misdemeanor for public servants. It requires public servants to report known or reasonably suspected bribery incidents to the Department of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor's office within thirty days of becoming aware of the offense. The bill reflects a national standard that public service includes an affirmative obligation to report corruption. Failure to report bribery is classified as a misdemeanor.