The Hong Kong government has proposed legislation to recognize certain rights of same-sex couples whose marriages are registered abroad. This move is intended to comply with the Court of Final Appeal's 2023 ruling in the Jimmy Sham case. The proposed framework would establish a registration system granting limited healthcare-related and other rights to these couples within Hong Kong. However, the proposal requires that the marriages be registered overseas, a condition that has drawn criticism from LGBTQ activists including Jimmy Sham, who argue that the measure falls short of adequately protecting same-sex relationships. Some lawmakers, particularly pro-establishment and pro-China figures such as Legislative Councillor Priscilla Leung Mei, have strongly opposed the proposal, equating it to undermining traditional family values and expressing concerns about its societal impact. Activists have described the government's approach as only a minimal step toward legal recognition and have called for stronger protections. The debate reflects ongoing tensions within Hong Kong's political landscape regarding LGBTQ rights and legal recognition.