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Spain

The EU AI Act applies directly; AESIA is operating as a dedicated AI supervisor and an organic law setting AI Act sanctions and authorities has been in Congress since June 2026.

Comprehensive AI lawApproach
2Rules tracked
1Binding and in force
0Upcoming deadlines

In force (1)

  • AESIA Statute
    RegulationGovernment of SpainBinding

    Creates AESIA, based in A Coruña, as the state agency to supervise AI and serve as Spain's main AI Act market surveillance authority. It defines the agency's functions, governance and powers.

    In forceAdopted 22 Aug 2023

Proposed or in consultation (1)

  • Spanish AI governance bill
    BillGovernment of Spain (Ministry for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service) / Cortes GeneralesNon-binding

    Government bill adapting Spanish law to the EU AI Act: designates market surveillance authorities (mainly AESIA, plus the AEPD and the General Council of the Judiciary by area), sets the sanctions regime, creates an inventory of AI systems used in state administrative procedures and governs AI sandboxes. Failing to disclose deepfakes ('ultrasuplantaciones') or AI interaction is classed as a serious infringement.

    ProposedProposed 26 May 2026

What the rules require

Obligation types found across Spain's instruments. Filled dot: imposed by a binding instrument. Ring: guidance only.

Transparency to usersSpanish AI governance bill
Labelling AI contentSpanish AI governance bill
Human oversightSpanish AI governance bill
Regulatory sandboxSpanish AI governance bill, AESIA Statute
Government use of AISpanish AI governance bill
PenaltiesSpanish AI governance bill

Timeline