Hawaii SB283 amends the definition and penalties for bribery, classifying it as a class B felony with specific aggravating factors.

Hawaii SB283 amends the state's bribery statute by redefining the offense to include conferring or agreeing to confer any pecuniary benefit to a public servant with intent to influence their official actions. It also includes those who have been elected, appointed, or designated as public servants but have not yet taken office. Bribery is classified as a class B felony, with enhanced penalties to a class A felony under certain conditions, such as if the public servant is an elected or appointed official, the benefit exceeds $20,000, or if the person commits three or more acts of bribery.

Hawaii SB283 amends the definition and penalties for bribery, classifying it as a class B felony with specific aggravating factors.

Hawaii SB283 amends the state's bribery statute by redefining the offense to include conferring or agreeing to confer any pecuniary benefit to a public servant with intent to influence their official actions. It also includes those who have been elected, appointed, or designated as public servants but have not yet taken office. Bribery is classified as a class B felony, with enhanced penalties to a class A felony under certain conditions, such as if the public servant is an elected or appointed official, the benefit exceeds $20,000, or if the person commits three or more acts of bribery.