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4301 – Bigamy | Pennsylvania Law

Learn about Pennsylvania's bigamy law, including penalties, exceptions, and what constitutes illegal multiple marriages.

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Pennsylvania State Law

4301 – Bigamy

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 4301

Summary

Pennsylvania law defines bigamy as being married to more than one person at the same time, which is a second-degree misdemeanor. The law provides exceptions if the individual believes their previous spouse is dead, has been living apart for two years without knowledge of the spouse being alive, or if a court has annulled the prior marriage. Anyone knowingly entering into a second marriage while the first is still valid also commits bigamy.

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In simple terms: Learn about Pennsylvania's bigamy law, including penalties, exceptions, and what constitutes illegal multiple marriages.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.