Massachusetts § 25A - Death away from home; return of body; expenses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 25A — Death away from home; return of body; expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25A. Death away from home; return of body; expenses
Section 25A. If any state officer or member of a department who is allowed actual and reasonable expenses incurred while traveling in the performance of duty, under the provisions of section twenty-five, dies while in the performance of such duty away from home, his body shall be returned to his home at the expense of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 25A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 25A cover?
Section 25A ("Death away from home; return of body; expenses") 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 § 25A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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