Massachusetts § 63A - Admissions to hospital
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 63A — Admissions to hospital, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63A. Admissions to hospital
Section 63A. Subject to such rules and regulations as the department may provide, the superintendent of any hospital administered by the department shall be authorized to admit to any such hospital any person, including any person who is mentally ill, or suffering from an intellectual disability or suffering from any other mental disability, providing the admitting hospital is suitable for the care and treatment of such person.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 63A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 63A cover?
Section 63A ("Admissions to hospital") 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 § 63A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 63A apply to my situation?
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