S 249
An Act relative to the cancellation of gym memberships
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Bill overview
This bill, S.249, aims to provide consumers in Massachusetts with clearer guidelines and protections regarding the cancellation of gym memberships. It seeks to establish a standardized process for gym cancellations, requiring gyms to provide specific notice periods and outlining acceptable reasons for refusing a cancellation. The legislation also intends to ensure that consumers are not unfairly penalized for canceling their memberships before the end of a contract term. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
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Pavel M. Payano
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Bill S.249 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the cancellation of gym memberships
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 249) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Edward J. Kennedy Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.249
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 4/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/9/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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