NY Law Makes It Easier To Cancel Gym Memberships

Gothamist reports:

The start of a new year often brings a surge of optimism — and gym memberships. But for many, the excitement fades as unused memberships become an expensive burden.

Starting in 2025, a new state law will make canceling these contracts less of a headache. Under the new law, health clubs must process gym membership cancellations within 10 business days of receiving notice, cutting through the frustrating red tape that has long plagued consumers.

State Sen. Roxanne J. Persaud of Brooklyn, who sponsored the bill, said the legislation empowers New Yorkers to make decisions about their health without being trapped in contracts that no longer serve them.

Read the full article. The bill was co-sponsored by three other Democrats and passed unanimously, a rarity for the New York Senate.

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— Gothamist (@Gothamist) December 30, 2024