Bigamy is the act of marrying one person while being legally married to another. Polygamy is the practice or custom (often religious) of having more than one wife or husband at a time. Most states prohibit a party from having more than one marriage license at a time, and in most states bigamy is a crime.
In Colorado, both bigamy and polygamy are illegal. Under Colorado Revised Statutes Section 18-6-201, bigamy is defined as marrying someone while already being lawfully married to another person. This act is considered a crime in Colorado and is classified as a class 6 felony, which can result in penalties including imprisonment and fines. The state does not recognize any additional marriage licenses if a person is already legally married, regardless of any religious or customary practices that may allow polygamy. Therefore, engaging in polygamy would also be in violation of Colorado's bigamy laws. It's important to note that while individuals may have religious or personal beliefs that support polygamous relationships, the legal system in Colorado does not permit such marital arrangements.