An Act relative to expanding protections against incest

This bill amends a Massachusetts statute to expand the legal definition of prohibited relationships in incest laws. It adds "affinity or adoption" after "consanguinity" in Section 17 of Chapter 272, meaning the law will now explicitly cover relationships formed through marriage (affinity) and adopted family ties. The change directly affects how incest cases are legally defined and prosecuted under current state law. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage, updating the statutory language without creating new requirements or penalties.