Massachusetts § 5J - Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 5J — Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5J. Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice
Section 5J. The board shall file annually, but not later than March first of each succeeding year after the effective date of this section, a report of all matters referred to the board under section five to five H, inclusive, to the special commission on medical malpractice established under section twelve of chapter three hundred and sixty-two of the acts of nineteen hundred and seventy-five and the clerks of both branches of the general court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 5J
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 5J cover?
Section 5J ("Annual report to special commission on medical malpractice") 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 § 5J?
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