H 410
An Act relative to fees at health clubs
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to ensure that health club members who become physically or medically disabled receive a refund for unused membership fees. It aims to provide financial relief to individuals facing unexpected health challenges and prevent them from being penalized for canceling their memberships due to disability. The bill would require health clubs to return unearned fees to members who meet specific disability criteria. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address similar issues.
Key provisions
- Health clubs must provide a refund of unused membership fees to members who become physically or medically disabled.
- The definition of ‘physically or medically disabled’ would be included in the legislation.
- Health clubs would be required to establish a process for members to request a fee refund.
- The bill specifies that the refund should be provided within a defined timeframe after a disability is verified.
- The bill directs the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to study the issue and make recommendations.
- The bill requires health clubs to provide documentation to support the refund process.
- The bill defines ‘membership fees’ for the purposes of this legislation.
- The bill establishes a process for the Committee to investigate complaints regarding fee refunds.
Who is affected
- Health club members
- Individuals with physical or medical disabilities
- Health clubs
- Consumers
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Kimberly N. Ferguson
Paul K. Frost
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Bill H.410 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fees at health clubs
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 410) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the return of health clubs fees to members who become physically or medically disabled. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.410
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate 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 |
| 7/23/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4274 |
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