Every physician examining applicants for a marriage license may obtain an appropriate blood specimen from each applicant and forward same to the Division of Laboratory Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, or to a laboratory approved by the cabinet, to ascertain the existence or nonexistence of sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease, or any other genetically transmitted disease which affects hemoglobin. In the event the laboratory tests indicate that both applicants are carriers of a trait or disease, the physician may provide genetic counseling or refer the applicants to the cabinet or to an agency approved by the cabinet for such counseling.
KRS 402.320
Marriage license applicants to be tested for trait or genetically transmitted disease affecting hemoglobin -- Counseling carriers
Known as the Kentucky Sickle Cell Disease Detection Act
The act spans §§ 402–402 (37 sections).
Effective: June 20, 2005 History: Amended 2005 Ky
Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.