Welfare - As introduced, directs TACIR to conduct a study into homelessness and ways to combat the rise of homelessness; requires TACIR to file the report with the health and welfare committee of the senate, the committee in the house of representatives with jurisdiction over matters pertaining to homelessness, and the legislative librarian before January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 71.

SB 2656 requires Tennessee's Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to study homelessness in the state and identify effective strategies to address its rising prevalence. TACIR must complete this study using existing resources and submit a detailed report to the Senate Health and Welfare Committee, the relevant House committee on homelessness, and the legislative librarian by January 31, 2027. This bill does not create new funding or programs but mandates a data-driven review to inform future legislative decisions on homelessness. The study aims to provide concrete recommendations for state lawmakers to address homelessness trends.