Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-6-1: Bigamy
What this law says, in plain English
A person who marries or cohabits as husband and wife while a previous spouse is still living may be fined up to $1,000. Exceptions apply if the prior spouse was absent seven years, the person was divorced, or the prior marriage occurred when one party was below statutory age.
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