Rick Townsend
Representative — District 179
Republican
F
GPS Accountability Grade
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Contact Information
Capitol Phone
(404) 656-0178
Capitol Address
18 Capitol Square SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
Committee Assignments
Voting Record on GPS-Tracked Bills
Aligned with reform on 0 of 6 tracked bills.
| Bill | Description | GPS Position | Vote | Aligned? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 185 2025 |
Inmate Gender Treatment Ban — Transgender Prisoner Healthcare | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 79 2025 |
Fentanyl Eradication and Removal Act — Fentanyl Mandatory Minimums | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| HB 505 2024 |
Riot Felony Penalty Enhancement | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 159 2024 |
Cell Phone Ban in Prisons | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 63 2024 |
Bail Reform — Expanded Cash Bail Requirements | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
| SB 44 2023 |
Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act — Gang Mandatory Minimum Sentences | oppose | YEA | ✗ |
Advocacy Directed at This Legislator
7
Advocacy Emails
2
GPS Postcards
2
Tell My Story Cards
11
Total Contacts
Mar 16, 2026
Last Contact
No responses recorded despite 11 advocacy contacts.