diff --git a/code/modules/transport/elevator/elev_music_zone.dm b/code/modules/transport/elevator/elev_music_zone.dm
index 045407fe781..8379e742cae 100644
--- a/code/modules/transport/elevator/elev_music_zone.dm
+++ b/code/modules/transport/elevator/elev_music_zone.dm
@@ -83,8 +83,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(elevator_music)
 /datum/proximity_monitor/advanced/elevator_music_area/field_turf_uncrossed(mob/exited, turf/old_location, turf/new_location)
 	if (!(exited in tracked_mobs))
 		return
-	if (exited.z == host.z && get_dist(exited, host) <= current_range)
-		return
 	qdel(tracked_mobs[exited])
 	tracked_mobs -= exited
 	UnregisterSignal(exited, COMSIG_QDELETING)