MA H4257

Bill

Relative to the cancellation of physical fitness services

Introduced
12/02/2019

In Committee
12/11/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the cancellation of certain physical fitness services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to define "physical fitness services" and extend the existing 3-day cancellation period for health club services contracts to also apply to contracts for physical fitness services. The bill requires that the cancellation notice be prominently displayed, and it mandates the refund of any monies paid within 15 business days of the cancellation notice. This change provides additional consumer protections for individuals who sign up for physical fitness programs, mirroring the existing rights for health club memberships.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Marjorie Decker (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4459 (on 02/26/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4257

(4 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4257
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4257.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1890	Requiring automatic external defibrillator devices in health clubs	Accompanied a study order, see H4449	Similar To
H273	Relative to fees at health clubs	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
H280	Requiring health clubs to display their membership fees	Accompanied a new draft, see H4454	Similar To
H4459	Relative to the cancellation of physical fitness services	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling	Replaced by

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