| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for regulating Madhouses. |
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| Citation | 14 Geo. 3. c. 49 |
| Introduced by | Thomas Townshend |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 20 May 1774 |
| Commencement | 20 November 1774 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amended by |
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| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1871 |
Status: Repealed | |
The Madhouses Act 1774 (14 Geo. 3. c. 49) was an Act of the Parliament of Great Britain, which set out a legal framework for regulating "madhouses" (insane asylums).
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