Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2026
Abstract
Agile legislation adapts principles from agile software development to lawmaking, emphasizing iteration, multi-stakeholder feedback, and embedded revision. We outline this learning-oriented governance model using three case studies: Germany’s stepwise digital health legislation, the EU AI Act, and U.S. FDA user-fee reauthorization. These examples highlight legislative designs that enable structured generation of real-world data and evidence during implementation, informing regulatory interpretation and iterative refinement in rapidly evolving technological domains.
Recommended Citation
Price, W. Nicholson, II, Nick K. Schneider, Ariel Dora Stern, and Jochen K. Lennerz. "Can Laws Be Flexible? Rethinking Legislation for Innovation." NPJ Digital Medicine 9 (2026). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-02846-5
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