General Laws are Session Laws or sections of Session Laws that are permanent in nature and of general application. General Laws are codified according to subject matter in a multi-volume publication entitled the General Laws of Massachusetts. The official version of the General Laws is now published every two years, with cumulative pamphlets released periodically. This site provides an unofficial version of the General Laws, available through the index below or search feature.
NOTICE: This is NOT the official version of the General Laws of Massachusetts. While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the data provided, do not rely on this information without first checking the Official Edition of the General Laws of Massachusetts. If you require legal advice or counsel, please consult a lawyer.
This site is periodically updated to reflect any changes made to the General Laws. This site includes all amendments to the General Laws passed before April 30, 2024, for laws enacted since that time, see the 2024 Session Laws.
| Chapter | Section Name |
|---|---|
| MGL c.119 §51A | Reporting of suspected abuse or neglect; mandated reporters; collection of physical evidence; penalties; content of reports; liability; privileged communication |
| MGL c.269 §10 | Carrying dangerous weapons; possession of machine gun or sawed-off shotguns; possession of large capacity weapon or large capacity feeding device; punishment |
| MGL c.90 §11 | Carrying certificate of registration and license; presentation after accident upon request |
| MGL c.186 §15b | Entrance of premises prior to termination of lease; payments; receipts; interest; records; security deposits |
| MGL c.93H §3A | offer of credit monitoring services required" tabindex="0">Breaches of security including social security numbers; offer of credit monitoring services required |
| MGL c.66 §10 | Inspection and copies of public records; requests; written responses; extension of time; fees |
| MGL c.149 §148 | Payment of wages; commissions; exemption by contract; persons deemed employers; provision for cashing check or draft; violation of statute |
| MGL c.90 §24 | Driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor, etc.; second and subsequent offenses; punishment; treatment programs; reckless and unauthorized driving; failure to stop after collision |
| MGL c.123 §12 | Emergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness |
| MGL c.140 §131 | Licenses to carry firearms; conditions and restrictions |