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Lawmakers press DPSCS over delays to state'mandated women's prerelease center as $1.2B treatment center stalls
Summary
Subcommittee members demanded answers from the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services about why the statutorily required women's prerelease center lacks a finalized site and why the Baltimore Therapeutic Treatment Center's estimated cost rose to $1.2 billion. DPSCS said a site had been identified but paused after community objections; advocates urged reauthorization of planning funds.
House members pressed the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services on a pair of stalled, high-visibility capital projects during the Capital Budget Subcommittee hearing.
Deputy Secretary David Green told the panel that DPSCS had identified a site for the statutorily required women's prerelease center (Forest Street) but paused the design step after community advocates raised concerns and because of pending legislation that could change site requirements. "We have identified a site, and we're moving forward with DGS on the various aspects of planning," Green said, describing a pause while the department reevaluates available properties and acquisition costs.
Lawmakers repeatedly pushed back.…
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