Massachusetts § 65A - Admission to Lakeville hospital
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 65A — Admission to Lakeville hospital, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65A. Admission to Lakeville hospital
Section 65A. The department may admit to the Lakeville hospital persons suffering from extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, persons crippled by poliomyelitis (infantile paralysis), arthritis or muscular dystrophy and other similar diseases, aging persons, crippled children as defined in the regulations of the department, and persons with chronic diseases; provided, that preference shall be given to citizens of the commonwealth.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 65A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 65A cover?
Section 65A ("Admission to Lakeville 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.
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