Bill
HD 1404
Overview: HD 1404, An Act relative to fees at health clubs, Introduced: November 29, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns about the transparency and fairness
Overview: HD 1404, An Act relative to fees at health clubs, Introduced: November 29, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address concerns about the transparency and fairness of fees charged by health clubs and fitness centers. The primary goal is to protect consumers from unexpected or excessive charges and ensure they can make informed decisions when selecting a health club membership.
Key Provisions:
- Requires health clubs to publicly disclose all membership fees, initiation fees, and any other mandatory charges
- Prohibits health clubs from charging members a fee to cancel their membership, provided they give 30 days' notice
- Mandates that health clubs provide members with a written copy of their membership agreement, including all applicable fees
- Empowers the state's Consumer Protection Division to investigate and take enforcement action against health clubs that violate the new fee disclosure and cancellation requirements
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers who are current or prospective members of health clubs and fitness centers
- Health club and fitness center operators
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently under consideration in the state legislature. If enacted, the new fee disclosure and cancellation requirements would take effect 90 days after the bill's passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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