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Committee discusses women’s reentry facility, correctional‑site transfers and design changes
Summary
The committee reviewed language and reports tied to replacement and reentry facilities for women, possible reuse of existing facilities, transfer of correctional property for municipal or conservation uses, and required facility upgrades tied to behavioral‑health procedures at a secure residential recovery facility.
The House Corrections and Institutions Committee reviewed multiple capital and policy items related to correctional facilities, including requirements and oversight for a proposed new women’s reentry and correctional campus, feasibility work on reusing existing sites, land transfers from older correctional properties, and a review of facility needs tied to emergency involuntary procedures at a secure residential recovery facility.
Damian Leonard of the Office of Legislative Council summarized language added to the capital act clarifying the definition of a “reentry facility,” expectations about site proximity to services and the local workforce, and reporting requirements. He told members the reentry language was heavily negotiated between chambers and that the…
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