Missouri Senate reconvenes for special session on abortion

Senators returned to the state capitol on Monday to debate abortion legislation.

It comes after Gov. Eric Greitens called for a special session on the issue in June.

Senators did not vote on whether or not to adopt stricter proposals recommended by the House, or move forward with a different version the Senate previously approved.

If the stricter version is passed, it would make it a crime for abortion clinic staff to ask ambulances to respond to calls without lights or sirens.

House members passed the measure more than a month ago.

Senate leaders say work has been delayed because of scheduling issues. They will continue discussions on Tuesday.