H2083

Relative to the small necessities leave act

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2083 amends the small necessities leave act to include adoptive parents in the leave eligibility criteria.

Massachusetts H2083 modifies the small necessities leave act to expand the definition of eligible family members for leave. Specifically, it includes adoptive parents in the leave eligibility criteria, ensuring they can take leave for small necessities related to their adopted children. This change aims to provide equal leave benefits to all parents, regardless of the nature of their relationship to the child.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 15, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Aug 4

House

Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Dec 22, 2025

House

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