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Lawmakers Push Tougher Child Neglect Penalties

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 4:38 AM

State lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties for child neglect following the death of 3 year old Joycelynn Ann Dylewski of Corinth. The proposed “Joycelynn’s Law” would create a new felony charge carrying 25 years to life when neglect causes a child’s death, and five to 15 years when it causes serious injury.

State lawmakers are proposing tougher penalties for child neglect following the death of 3 year old Joycelynn Ann Dylewski of Corinth. The proposed “Joycelynn’s Law” would create a new felony charge carrying 25 years to life when neglect causes a child’s death, and five to 15 years when it causes serious injury.

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