Memorials, Death - Dr. Barbara Alfreda Duncan-Cody -
SJR 574 is a commemorative resolution honoring Dr. Barbara Alfreda Duncan-Cody, a pioneering Memphis physician and community leader. It recognizes her legacy as the first Black female OB/GYN to open a private practice in Memphis, her 45+ years in medicine, and her service on community boards, including the Shelby County 911 Board. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and commemorates her contributions to healthcare and civic life. As a memorial resolution, it does not create policy or affect any specific group.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Feb 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Feb 11, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Feb 11, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 96, Nays 0, PNV 0
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
upper
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
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