The Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup will close by June 30, 2026, Gov. Wes Moore announced Monday.

The governor's office said the closure will save taxpayers about $21 million annually in operational costs.

Nearly 700 individuals incarcerated at the facility will be moved to other facilities in Jessup, while others could be transferred across the state.

"Our plan to close this facility will save taxpayers money, ease strain on our hardworking and dedicated correctional staff, and honor the state's commitment to meeting every Marylander with humanity, including incarcerated individuals," Moore said.

The medium-security prison, which opened in 1981, currently houses 709 individuals and employs 308 staff. State officials said the facility would need roughly $200 million in repa

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