SENATE BILL REPORT

                                    SB 6045

                            AS OF JANUARY 14, 1992

Brief Description:  Requiring proof of HIV/AIDS and syphilis test as a condition for issuance of a marriage license.

SPONSORS: Senators L. Smith and Rasmussen

SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Staff:  Rod McAulay (786‑7754)

Hearing Dates: January 23, 1992

BACKGROUND:

To become lawfully married, a couple must apply to a county auditor for a marriage license.  As a part of the process, applicants must make and file an affidavit showing (sic) that they are not afflicted with any contagious venereal disease and that they are the age of 18 years or over.

SUMMARY:

Applicants for a marriage license must make and file an affidavit showing that each has had a test of his or her blood for the detection of AIDS/HIV and syphilis within 30 days immediately prior to the date of the application and that each is aware of the test results of the other applicant.

Appropriation:  none

Revenue:  none

Fiscal Note:  none requested