SB283

SB283 amends Hawaii law to redefine and penalize bribery, particularly targeting elected or appointed officials.

SB283 amends Hawaii's bribery statute to redefine the offense and enhance penalties. It specifies that bribery is a class B felony if the public servant is an elected or appointed official, the benefit exceeds $20,000, or the person commits three or more acts within three years. It also makes bribery a class A felony without probation if certain conditions are met. The bill excludes those convicted under this section from deferred acceptance of guilty pleas. It does not affect rights or penalties incurred before its effective date.