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 Nebraska, bigamy is prohibited under state law. According to Nebraska Revised Statute 28-701, a person commits bigamy if they intentionally marry or purport to marry another person when they have a living spouse, or if they cohabit with another person in this state under the appearance of being married. Bigamy is classified as a Class I misdemeanor in Nebraska. Polygamy, which involves having more than one spouse simultaneously, is also not legally recognized in Nebraska, and engaging in polygamous relationships can be subject to legal penalties under the bigamy laws. It is important to note that Nebraska does not issue more than one marriage license to an individual at a time, and all marriages must comply with state laws regarding marital status.