MA H1983

Bill

Relative to fees at health clubs

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to membership fees at health clubs for certain physically or medically disabled persons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide relief for health club members who become physically or medically disabled for more than three months during their membership term. Under the new provisions, these members can either be relieved of liability for the remaining portion of their contract or have the contract duration extended at no additional cost for a period equal to the duration of their disability. Additionally, the bill prohibits health clubs from imposing any fees for the first three months if a member becomes physically and medically disabled, as verified by a licensed physician.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (10)

Nick Boldyga (R), Kim Ferguson (R), Paul Frost (R), Susan Gifford (R), Sheila Harrington (R), Steven Howitt (R), Brad Jones (R), Hannah Kane (R), Matt Muratore (R), Todd Smola (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 07/02/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1983

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1983
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1983.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1003	Relative to membership in an employee organization	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H113	Affirming inclusion of individuals with disabilities within civil rights protections and nondiscrimination provisions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts	No further action taken	Similar To
H1782	To expand membership opportunities in local cultural councils	Read second and ordered to a third reading	Similar To
H4638	Consumer Protection	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S288	Supporting the transition to adult services for persons with disabilities	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S76	Protecting disabled persons from financial exploitation	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To

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