Md. Code, Corr. Servs. § 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.