Gym members would gain payment pauses during disease emergency closures

Health club contracts would let members pause their memberships, with recurring payments waived during the pause. This would cover New Jersey health club members whose gym closes because of that emergency. The governor must declare a state of emergency or public health emergency in response to a disease outbreak inside or outside New Jersey. Members would have to choose the pause. The contract requirement would take effect immediately upon enactment. A membership pause would last until the governor lifts the emergency.

Health club contracts would allow members to cancel for health concerns without a cancellation fee or termination penalty. This would cover members of New Jersey health clubs closed because of that emergency. The closure must result from a state of emergency or public health emergency the governor declares in response to a disease outbreak inside or outside New Jersey. The member must choose to cancel because of health concerns. The contract requirement would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Health club contracts would require clubs to notify members about closing, reopening, and their payment obligations. This would cover New Jersey health clubs and members affected by those closures. The closure must result from a state of emergency or public health emergency the governor declares in response to a disease outbreak inside or outside New Jersey. The contract requirement would take effect immediately upon enactment.