New York Statutes

§ 13-AA — Test to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia

New York·Law DOM Domestic Relations·Art. 3 Solemnization, Proof and Effect of Marriage

§ 13-aa. Test to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia.

1.On\nand after the effective date of this act, such test as may be necessary\nshall be given to each applicant for a marriage license who is not of\nthe Caucasian, Indian or Oriental race for the purposes of discovering\nthe existence of sickle cell anemia and notifying the applicant of the\nresults of such test.\n 2. No application for a marriage license shall be denied solely on\nthe ground that such test proves positive, nor shall the absence of such\ntest invalidate a marriage.\n 3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who\nrefuses to take such test because of his religious beliefs.\n

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