A 8638 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the calculation of the maximum fee for health clubs

Summary

Relates to the calculation of the maximum fee for health clubs; allows the maximum annual fee amount to be adjusted for inflation based upon the US Consumer Price Index.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

May 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2026

Assembly Passage

Jun 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced May 22, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

A8638A → A8638B · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill amends the General Business Law to clarify that the maximum annual fee cap for health clubs applies only to traditional clubs, excluding those offering specific modern amenities like digital platforms, childcare, or co-working spaces. The change redefines 'multi-service health clubs' to include facilities offering three or more of these new amenities, thereby exempting them from the existing $3,600 annual fee limit. Additionally, a new co-sponsor, Assemblymember Shimsky, was added to the bill's introduction.

Scope change

The bill's scope was narrowed by creating an exemption; the fee cap no longer applies to health clubs that offer a combination of specific modern amenities such as on-demand classes, childcare, or co-working spaces.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'multi-service health club' was expanded to include amenities like digital platform services, individualized training, spa treatments, co-working space, childcare, and on-site food and beverage.

ELIGIBILITY

A new exemption was created where health clubs offering three or more of the newly defined amenities are no longer subject to the maximum fee cap.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement for the fee cap to apply to 'multi-service health clubs' was removed from the text, as these facilities are now excluded from the regulation.

TECHNICAL

Assemblymember Shimsky was added as a co-introducer of the bill.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

How they voted

59–1

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

Jun 4, 2026

D Democratic41

37 Yea 1 Nay 3

90% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Jun 2, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO RULES

upper

Jun 2, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Jun 1, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

May 29, 2026

Committee

REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

May 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8638B

lower

May 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jun 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8638A

lower

Jun 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

May 22, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor