DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS

Chapter 209A of the General Laws of Massachusetts deals with abuse between intimate partners, family or household members. The complete law can be found here:
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/209a-1.htm

Chapter 265, Section 43 of the General Laws of Massachusetts addresses the crime of stalking. This law was amended in August, 2000 to add Section 43A - "An Act Relative to the Crime of Criminal Harassment."
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/265-43.htm