Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112 § 12

Current through Chapter 223 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 112:12 - Disclosure of information relative to venereal disease by registered physician

Any registered physician or surgeon who knows or has reason to believe that any person is infected with a venereal disease as defined under section six of chapter one hundred and eleven may disclose such information to any person from whom the infected person has received a promise of marriage or to the parent or guardian of such person if a minor. Such information given in good faith by a registered physician or surgeon shall not constitute a slander or libel.

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 12