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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act. Labor and Workforce Development.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Act (MAPFL) to expand bereavement leave provisions, specifically allowing covered employees to take up to 8 weeks of family leave when a family member dies. The bill enables employees to use this leave for three primary purposes: attending the funeral, making necessary arrangements related to the death, and grieving the loss. Employees can take these 8 weeks of bereavement leave within a single benefit year for each deceased family member, with two of those weeks providing a weekly benefit. The bill also allows this leave to be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule and prevents employers from requiring employees to take multiple bereavement leave periods concurrently if more than one family member dies in the same year. Additionally, the bill provides flexible certification options for employees seeking bereavement leave, such as providing an obituary, funeral program, death certificate, or documentation from a mental health care provider. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and compassionate support for employees experiencing the loss of a family member.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H5302 (on 03/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2106 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2106.pdf |
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