Section 7. The parents of such poor persons, if of sufficient ability, shall be bound to support such poor persons in proportion to their ability; provided, however, that said parents shall not be required to support or contribute to the support of any of their children eighteen years of age or over.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Chapter 117a - Support by the Commonwealth
Section 1 - Emergency Aid Program for Elderly and Disabled Residents
Section 3 - Ineligibility for Benefits
Section 4 - Persons Not Citizens or Legal Residents
Section 5 - Placing Persons in Unlicensed Institutions
Section 6 - Liability; Persons Receiving Support to Which They Are Not Entitled
Section 8 - Treasurers of Financial Institutions; Duty to Furnish Information Upon Request
Section 9 - Final Disposition of Deceased Persons; Recovery of Expenses From Deceased's Kindred