Mass. Republicans say it's time to overhaul the shelter system. Here's how they'd do it.

"The emergency shelter system in Massachusetts clearly needs a complete overhaul," House Minority Leader Brad Jones said, indicating the pressing need for reform in the state's shelter policies.

Gov. Maura Healey expressed her openness to collaborating with the Legislature on potential changes to the 'right-to-shelter' law, acknowledging that it wasn't designed to handle the recent influx of migrants.

Republican lawmakers are advocating for amendments to the 'right-to-shelter' law, focusing on requiring individuals to prove lawful residency in Massachusetts for at least one year before accessing shelters.

The proposed changes arise amidst scrutiny of Gov. Healey's administration for not conducting full criminal background checks on all emergency shelter residents, raising concerns over public safety.

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