Massachusetts § 42A - Disturbance of funeral services
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 42A — Disturbance of funeral services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42A. Disturbance of funeral services
Section 42A. Whoever pickets, loiters or otherwise creates a disturbance within five hundred feet of a funeral home, church or temple or other building where funeral services are being held, shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year in a house of correction, or both.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 42A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 42A cover?
Section 42A ("Disturbance of funeral services") 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 § 42A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 42A apply to my situation?
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