Massachusetts § 199 - Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; records; confidentiality
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 199 — Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; records; confidentiality, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199. Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; records; confidentiality
Section 199. All records pertaining to clients and applicants of the commission and all personal and medical information or records given or made available to the commission, including but not limited to, names and addresses of clients and applicants, shall be confidential and for the exclusive use of the commission in the discharge of its duties. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, the commission may publish information in statistical form without disclosing the identity of the clients or applicants involved.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 199
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 199 cover?
Section 199 ("Commission for the deaf and hard of hearing; records; confidentiality") 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 § 199?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 199" (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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