§3–301.

    (a)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, the Commissioner shall operate a comprehensive rehabilitative prerelease unit for women that:

        (1)    is a separate structure in which the services specified in § 3–303(b) of this subtitle are provided;

        (2)    has security features for female incarcerated individuals who:

            (i)    present the least risk of violence;

            (ii)    present the least risk of escape; and

            (iii)    have a record of satisfactory institutional behavior; and

        (3)    matches security level on a validated gender–responsive risk measure.

    (b)    (1)    In determining where to place a prerelease unit for women, the Commissioner shall determine into which area, defined by zip codes, the largest percentage of incarcerated individuals will likely be released.

        (2)    A prerelease unit for women shall be located in or adjacent to the zip codes identified in paragraph (1) of this subsection.

    (c)    An incarcerated individual assigned to a prerelease unit for women may have access to the community for any purpose described in § 3–305(a) of this subtitle.

    (d)    The Department shall:

        (1)    identify a location, acquire property, and design a site plan for the prerelease unit for women on or before June 1, 2021;

        (2)    begin construction or renovation of the facility on or before September 1, 2021; and

        (3)    begin operating and providing services in the facility on or before June 1, 2023.