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 Florida, both bigamy and polygamy are prohibited by law. Under Florida Statutes Section 826.01, bigamy, which is the act of marrying someone while already being legally married to another person, is considered a felony of the third degree. This means that a person who is found guilty of bigamy in Florida can face serious legal consequences, including imprisonment. The state does not recognize any additional marriage licenses if an individual is already legally married, regardless of whether the subsequent marriage occurs in Florida or another jurisdiction. Furthermore, the practice of polygamy, which involves having more than one spouse at the same time, is not legally recognized or permitted in Florida, and engaging in such practices could lead to criminal charges similar to those for bigamy.