Rhoda Perry (born July 16, 1943) is an American politician who was formerly a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate, representing the 3rd District (Providence's East Side).
Rhoda Perry was the first legislator in Rhode Island to attempt to change the prostitution law.
[3] In the documentary Happy Endings?,[4] Senator Perry explains how she changed her mentality on prostitution laws, wanting to address the source[clarification needed] and not the victims.
Perry was also integral in the creation of "Compassion Centers" in Rhode Island.
The Medical Marijuana bill was sponsored by Senator Perry and named after her nephew Edward O Hawkins and Representative Slater who worked on the House to pass the bill.