An Act relative to paid pregnancy loss leave

This bill establishes a new paid leave policy in Massachusetts that allows employees to take up to 10 days of paid time off each calendar year for pregnancy loss or related fertility issues. The leave is intended for individuals experiencing miscarriage, failed assisted reproductive procedures, unsuccessful adoptions, failed surrogacy arrangements, or other fertility-related diagnoses, as well as for those caring for a spouse or domestic partner facing these circumstances. Employers must pay employees their regular rate of pay and maintain their benefits during this time, though the bill exempts companies that already offer sufficient leave under similar conditions. The legislation also requires the state labor department to track the percentage of claims made for this specific type of leave and prohibits employers from forcing employees to find replacements while on leave.