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MA H2083

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cusack

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 52D of Chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws to expand the definition of family relationships covered under the Small Necessities Leave Act
  • Adds "adoption" as a qualifying family relationship alongside blood and marriage
  • Explicitly includes "parent or an adoptive" in the list of covered family members eligible for leave
  • Filed by Representative Mark J. Cusack (5th Norfolk) on January 16, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1847 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Relative to the small necessities leave act

Last Action

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing12/22/2025
Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025

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