Massachusetts § 119 - Records pertaining to venereal diseases
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 119 — Records pertaining to venereal diseases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 119. Records pertaining to venereal diseases
Section 119. Hospital, dispensary, laboratory and morbidity reports and records pertaining to venereal diseases, as defined under section six, shall not be public records, and the contents thereof shall not be divulged by any person having charge of or access to the same, except upon proper judicial order or to a person whose official duties, in the opinion of the commissioner, entitle him to receive information contained therein. Violations of this section shall for the first offence be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 119
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 119 cover?
Section 119 ("Records pertaining to venereal diseases") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 119?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 119" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 119 apply to my situation?
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