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A high-school student born to a drug-using mom has proposed a law that would require welfare applicants in California to submit to testing for illicit drugs, and the state Assembly will soon be considering the proposal.

The City News Service reported Jan. 12 that R.J. Feild, a sophomore at Jurapa Valley High School in Mira Loma, proposed the law as part of a “There Ought to Be a Law” contest sponsored by Assemblyman John J. Benoit.

“R.J.’s captivating story provided a clear reason why we need his law,” Benoit said. “I look forward to introducing ‘RJ’s Law’ in this legislative session.”

Feild suffers from cerebral palsy; he was born underweight and with traces of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, alcohol, and cocaine in his body. His mother, who was on public assistance, used drugs throughout her pregnancy.

A spokesperson for Benoit said the bill was intended to “break the destructive cycle of supporting drug addicts with public assistance monies.”

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