Prohibits health club services contracts from limiting liability for injuries caused by negligence of health club.
This bill prohibits health clubs from including clauses in service contracts that limit their liability for injuries caused by the health club's negligence (e.g., slip-and-fall accidents due to poor maintenance). It directly affects health club customers (buyers) and health clubs, requiring all contracts to explicitly state that liability cannot be waived for negligence-related injuries. The key mechanism mandates that contracts must not contain any language restricting the health club's responsibility for such injuries, aligning with prior court rulings that deem such waivers against public policy. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, potentially resulting in fines up to $20,000 per offense and penalties like treble damages for injured parties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
upper
Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
upper
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Lagana
DDemocratic
P
Nick Scutari
DDemocratic
Co
Jon Bramnick
RRepublican
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