New York § 13-AA - 13-AATest to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 13-AA — 13-AATest to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-AA. 13-AATest to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia
§ 13-aa. Test to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia. 1. On and after the effective date of this act, such test as may be necessary shall be given to each applicant for a marriage license who is not of the Caucasian, Indian or Oriental race for the purposes of discovering the existence of sickle cell anemia and notifying the applicant of the results of such test. 2. No application for a marriage license shall be denied solely on the ground that such test proves positive, nor shall the absence of such test invalidate a marriage. 3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who refuses to take such test because of his religious beliefs.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 13-AA ("13-AATest to determine the presence of sickle cell anemia") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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