Years of activism resulted in a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains

Years of activism resulted in a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains Updated 26 mins ago Hong Kong lawmakers are set to debate a government-proposed framework to recognize same-sex partnerships. The debate this week will result in a vote determining the future of the city’s same-sex couples. The proposal follows a 2023 landmark court ruling in favor of same-sex couples’ rights. Passage of the bill would allow couples who already have formed unions overseas to register their partnerships locally and receive rights in handling medical and after-death matters. Many same-sex couples and advocates find the bill limiting but still support its passage.