You can cancel your New Jersey gym membership online thanks to new law

TRENTON, N.J. - New Year, new you! But what happens when those fitness resolutions start to fade?

A new law in New Jersey is making it even easier for you to cancel that pesky gym membership.

Gone are the days of needing to meet face-to-face and getting the run around to keep you locked in!

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An online cancelation option for memberships and subscriptions is now required, and must be easily accessible through the gym's website or email.

The bill also limits contracts to 3 years and requires partial refunds for closures longer than 30 days.

Governor Murphy signed the bill Monday, putting it into effect immediately.