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S 4096

Requires health club services contract contain certain provisions regarding procedures during outbreak of infectious disease.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Angela McKnight

Health club contracts must include explicit outbreak procedures, covering suspensions, communications, safety measures, and refunds or credits during infectious disease events.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Bill Summary · S 4096

Summary of Bill S 4096 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Purpose and Intent

  • Bill S 4096 introduces requirements for health club services contracts to include specific provisions addressing procedures to be followed during an outbreak of an infectious disease.
  • The core aim is to protect consumers by ensuring clarity and preparedness in contract terms when public health crises impact health club operations.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Contract Content Requirements:

    • Health club services contracts must contain explicit procedures and guidelines to be followed in the event of an infectious disease outbreak.
    • Provisions may cover issues such as temporary class or facility suspensions, member notification protocols, hygiene and safety measures, and refund or credit policies related to outages caused by the outbreak. (Exact language not provided in the summary; the bill directs inclusion of outbreak-related procedures.)

  • Member Communication and Transparency:

    • The bill emphasizes clear communication with members regarding how outbreaks affect memberships, access, and services.

  • Operational Flexibility During Outbreaks:

    • Provisions are likely to outline the club’s options for continuing limited services or temporarily closing, while protecting member rights and ensuring predictable treatment of fees.

  • Refunds, Credits, and Fee Handling:

    • The contract may detail whether members receive prorated refunds, credits, or continued access options during periods of suspended services due to an outbreak.

Who Is Affected

  • Health Clubs and Gyms:

    • Entities offering health club services and their contractual practices would need to revise standard contract language to include outbreak-related provisions.

  • Current and Prospective Members:

    • Members entering or renewing contracts would receive contracts that spell out outbreak procedures, potential service interruptions, and how payments are handled during such interruptions.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 4, 2026
  • Referral: Senate Commerce Committee
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Angela McKnight

Note: The summary reflects the bill’s stated focus on requiring infectious-disease outbreak procedures within health club contracts. Detailed provisions (e.g., exact language, timelines for implementation, definitions of “outbreak,” and enforcement mechanisms) are not provided in the available information. If enrolled, the bill would become law as part of New Jersey statutes governing health club contracts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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