Massachusetts § 72V - Nursing homes, etc.; storage space for residents
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 72V — Nursing homes, etc.; storage space for residents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72V. Nursing homes, etc.; storage space for residents
Section 72V. Every nursing home, rest home, or other long term care facility shall provide adequate and secure storage space for the personal property of each resident. The department shall promulgate regulations specifying methods to protect such property, including regulations providing individual access to each resident to said resident's private storage area which may include a locked drawer, to which each resident shall have a key, except that the administrator or his designee of each such facility shall hold a master key to any such locked spaces.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72V
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72V cover?
Section 72V ("Nursing homes, etc.; storage space for residents") 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 § 72V?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 72V apply to my situation?
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