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Find a law by Citation. When you already know the chapter and section you need.

Find a law by Popular Name. Browse our table of Massachusetts laws and regulations by name. This table was developed as an aid in finding selective Mass. General Laws by their commonly known names, because some common terms do not actually appear in the text of the statutes. In some instances, there are references to judicial decisions and agency regulations. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list or index.

Guide to Tracing Massachusetts Law. A great source from the State Library. A step-by-step guide to tracing legislative history in Massachusetts.