Italy Finalises National Legislation for AI Act
Italy has completed its national framework for the EU AI Act through two legislative decrees regulating oversight, regulatory sandboxes, and sanctions.
What happened?
Italy has completed its national governance model for artificial intelligence through two new legislative decrees. Legislative Decree No. 160 was published on 9 September 2026, and Legislative Decree No. 179 followed on 7 October 2026 in the official gazette. The decrees implement the EU AI Act at the national level, establishing competent authorities, sanction systems, and regulatory sandboxes.
Key facts
| Lagdekret 160 publicerat | 9 september 2026 |
|---|---|
| Lagdekret 179 publicerat | 7 oktober 2026 |
| Grundförordning | Förordning (EU) 2024/1689 |
| Bemyndigande lag | Lag nr 132 (23 september 2025) |
Why it matters
The EU AI Act requires member states to establish national supervisory bodies and enforcement mechanisms. Italy's step-by-step implementation provides legal certainty for market participants and sets a benchmark for how oversight and sandboxes will interact under the EU framework.
Who is affected?
The decrees affect technology companies, developers, and businesses that deploy or use AI systems within the Italian market. Italian authorities and supervisory bodies have been granted formal mandates to monitor compliance and impose fines for infringements.
Impact on the EU
Italy is implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 by designating competent supervisory authorities, setting sanction thresholds, and defining regulatory sandboxes. This demonstrates how individual member states are building national structures in parallel with the gradual entry into force of the AI Act.
What else you should know
The regulatory framework is based on the authorisation granted under Article 24 of Law No. 132 of 23 September 2025. In addition to institutional oversight, the decrees include provisions for AI training initiatives and controlled testing environments.
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