N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 13-aa: Test 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.