diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
index f65b07b2c7..c7dea3bb9d 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
@@ -622,7 +622,7 @@ This is the proc mobs get to turn into a ghost. Forked from ghostize due to comp
 mob/dead/observer/MayRespawn(var/feedback = 0)
 	if(!client)
 		return 0
-	if(mind && mind.current && mind.current.stat != DEAD)
+	if(mind && mind.current && mind.current.stat != DEAD && can_reenter_corpse)
 		if(feedback)
 			src << "<span class='warning'>Your non-dead body prevent you from respawning.</span>"
 		return 0