SEC.  93-25-15. [Simultaneous proceedings in another state.]

(1) A tribunal of this state may exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed after a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state only if:

 (a) The petition or comparable pleading in this state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in the other state for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by the other state;

 (b) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in the other state; and

 (c) If relevant, this state is the home state of the child.

 (2) A tribunal of this state may not exercise jurisdiction to establish a support order if the petition or comparable pleading is filed before a petition or comparable pleading is filed in another state if:

 (a) The petition or comparable pleading in the other state is filed before the expiration of the time allowed in this state for filing a responsive pleading challenging the exercise of jurisdiction by this state;

 (b) The contesting party timely challenges the exercise of jurisdiction in this state; and

 (c) If relevant, the other state is the home state of the child.

SOURCES: 1997,Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 78, SB2164, Effective July 1, 1997.

Note: 1997 Laws, Chapter 588, Sec. 150, states as follows:

SECTION 150. Any person or entity shall be absolutely immune from any liability arising from compliance with the dictates of this act unless such conduct by the person or entity is willful and intentional.