SB2656

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 71, relative to homelessness.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB2656 directs TACIR to study homelessness and propose solutions.

Tennessee SB2656 mandates the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) to conduct a comprehensive study on homelessness within the state. The study aims to identify effective strategies to address and reduce homelessness. TACIR must submit its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative actions, to relevant committee chairs by January 31, 2027. The act emphasizes utilizing existing resources for the study.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

Senate

Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee