<![CDATA[The phenomenon of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) remains a contentious sociolegal issue in Indonesia, including in Bima Regency, which has a strong socio-religious character.The absence of specific regulations regarding LGBT issues creates a legal vacuum, resulting inunclear handling and policy implications. This situation results in uncertain norms, weak lawenforcement, and an increased risk of social discrimination against LGBT groups. This study aimsto analyze the absence of LGBT regulations in Bima Regency and the urgency of establishingRegional Regulations that align with community needs and human rights principles. The methodused is normative juridical with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. Primary legalmaterials include the 1945 Constitution, the Criminal Code, the Human Rights Law, and otherregional regulations related to LGBT issues. Secondary legal materials were obtained fromliterature, scientific articles, and research, while tertiary legal materials included legaldictionaries and news articles. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively through content analysis.The research findings indicate that the regulatory gap has led officials and the public to rely moreheavily on moral or customary standards, potentially repressive, and hindered access to healthcarefor groups at high risk of HIV/AIDS. Comparative studies have shown that regulations in otherregions emphasize prevention rather than rights protection. This research contributes to offeringa model for regional regulations that adapts to issues of morality and human rights. Therefore,balanced Regional Regulations are needed, taking local norms into account, ensuring the principleof non-discrimination, and serving as a social engineering instrument to prevent conflict, protectcitizens' rights, and strengthen legal certainty in Bima Regency.]]>
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