Massachusetts § 53A - Hospitals and in-patient clinics to offer and perform ''Pap tests''
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§ 53A. Hospitals and in-patient clinics to offer and perform ''Pap tests''
Section 53A. Every hospital and in-patient clinic licensed by the department or financially supported in whole or in part by the commonwealth or any political subdivision thereof shall offer to administer to any female, eighteen years of age and older, admitted as a patient to said hospital or clinic a Papanicolaou's Stain or Pap test, so-called, provided said female shall pay the cost of such test.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 53A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 53A cover?
Section 53A ("Hospitals and in-patient clinics to offer and perform ''Pap tests''") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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