Massachusetts Limits Shelter Stays, Offers Migrants Free Flights Out

Governor Healey announces new measures to manage overflow shelters, citing state capacity constraints and financial burdens.

New policy limits stays in overflow shelters to five days, effective August 1.
State to cover travel expenses for migrants choosing to leave Massachusetts.
Priority for long-term shelter given to families with infants, veterans, and those with medical conditions.
Massachusetts' right-to-shelter law remains, but new rules aim to manage resources.
Governor Healey calls for federal immigration reform amid state-level challenges.