An Act relative to the small necessities leave act

This bill amends Massachusetts' small necessities leave law (Section 52D of Chapter 149) to expand the definition of eligible family members. It replaces language limiting coverage to "blood or marriage" with "blood, marriage, or adoption," explicitly including parents and adoptive family members. This change directly affects employees seeking leave for family needs involving adopted children or adoptive parents, ensuring they qualify under the leave law. The amendment makes the eligibility criteria more inclusive without altering the core leave structure.