Wrap: Supporters of Planned Parenthood spoke out against state Senate legislation that would allow health care providers to limit coverage for moral reasons.

The legislation would allow limits on coverage for things like birth control and abortion services.

Democratic Whip Mike Colona is the only openly gay male serving in the Missouri Legislature.

He compared the discrimination he could face to that of a Catholic woman in need of birth control.

Senator John Lamping sponsors legislation that would let businesses continue to choose what kind of coverage they provide.

He says every organization, including religious institutions, has a right to decide what services it will provide to its employees.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Mark Hodges.

Wrap: Supporters of Planned Parenthood spoke out against proposed state legislation attacking President Obama's contraception mandate.

Republican Senator Scott Rupp sponsors legislation that would let organizations choose what health care services to provide.

He says his bill is about protecting religious freedom.

Democratic Representative Chris Kelly says churches and religious groups should provide the same services as any other business.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Mark Hodges.

Wrap: New Missouri Senate legislation would provide exceptions to President Obama's contraception mandate.

Planned Parenthood spokesperson Michelle Trupiano is against the bills.

She says life doesn't begin at conception, so birth control doesn't have abortive qualities.

Republican Senator Scott Rupp sponsors one of the bills. He says life begins at conception, no questions asked.

He says that's one of the reasons why religious organizations should be able to choose what health care services it provides.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Mark Hodges.