Bill

Establish Fraud as a Criminal Offense

S.B. No. 12-57

“A BILL FOR AN ACT To amend Title 17 of the Palau National Code to establish fraud as a criminal offense; and for other related purposes”.

Progress of the Legislation

Passed First Reading
5 Feb 2026
Committee Referral
5 Feb 2026
Passed Second Reading
14 Jul 2026

The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Governmental Affairs reported on the subject bill through Standing Committee Report No. 12-98 with recommendations to incorporate amendments and redesignate the bill as SB 12-57, SD1.

Passed Third Reading
20 Jul 2026
Transmitted to HOD
20 Jul 2026

Assigned to Committee

Standing Committee on Judiciary & Governmental Affairs

Copies of this bill may be obtained by contacting the Senate Office.