Massachusetts § 3B - Birth without immediate admittance to hospital for postnatal care; report
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 3B — Birth without immediate admittance to hospital for postnatal care; report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3B. Birth without immediate admittance to hospital for postnatal care; report
Section 3B. Every physician, certified nurse-midwife or licensed certified professional midwife attending a birth after which the mother and child are not admitted to a hospital for postnatal care immediately after birth shall, within ten days after such birth, file with the clerk of the city or town wherein such birth occurred a report on forms prepared and furnished by the commissioner of public health, stating the facts required to be shown on the record of such birth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 3B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 3B cover?
Section 3B ("Birth without immediate admittance to hospital for postnatal care; report") 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 § 3B?
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