Well, not quite. In fact, not really at all but, I suppose, it’s better than nothing.
Ansa has the details (in English)
In fact, it’s “a measure of formal recognition” in “local law” only. But, it is ‘in’ Italy (even if not the whole of it) and it does give some form of recognition.
Welcome to the 21st Century 
Last night was the same.
This time, they had the run of the house but I did shut the shutters. It seems it has the same effect as denying him the lounge Maybe because there is no ‘outside’? I don’t know. I guess we shall see as it’s getting colder at night now, so soon the shutters AND the doors will be closed.
I like it a lot.