Maine has enacted strong new protections against hidden gym membership fees this year. A statewide consumer‑protection law now requires gyms and fitness centers to clearly disclose pricing, stop sneaking in extra charges, and make cancellations far easier. For years, Maine consumers complained about confusing contracts, surprise annual fees, and auto‑renewals that were nearly impossible to escape. The new rules directly target those problems, and many residents are only now realizing how much money they could have saved if these protections existed earlier. If you’ve ever felt trapped or misled by a gym membership, these five changes matter more than you think.
