diff --git a/code/game/atoms.dm b/code/game/atoms.dm
index e8f518533c0..8a888c4f195 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms.dm
@@ -678,9 +678,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/update_filters()
 	. = ..()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /atom/proc/get_filter(name)
 	if(filter_data && filter_data[name])
diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
index 02bc96a0406..fdaee7c737e 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/miniantags/abduction/abduction_gear.dm
@@ -102,9 +102,7 @@ CONTENTS:
 	if(ishuman(loc))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = loc
 		H.update_inv_wear_suit()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/abductor/vest/item_action_slot_check(slot, mob/user)
 	if(slot == ITEM_SLOT_OUTER_SUIT) //we only give the mob the ability to activate the vest if he's actually wearing it.
@@ -265,9 +263,7 @@ CONTENTS:
 
 	to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You switch the baton to [txt] mode.</span>")
 	update_icon(UPDATE_ICON_STATE)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/abductor_baton/update_icon_state()
 	switch(mode)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index e98cfecc048..66caeb5ad6f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -988,6 +988,10 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM_INIT(welding_sparks, /mutable_appearance, mutable_appearance('icons
 /obj/item/proc/should_stack_with(obj/item/other)
 	return type == other.type && name == other.name
 
+/obj/item/proc/update_action_buttons(status_only = FALSE, force = FALSE)
+	for(var/datum/action/current_action as anything in actions)
+		current_action.UpdateButtons(status_only, force)
+
 /**
   * Handles the bulk of cigarette lighting interactions. You must call `light()` to actually light the cigarette.
   *
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
index d01713744ba..efc660d4511 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flashlight.dm
@@ -38,9 +38,7 @@
 	on = !on
 	playsound(user, togglesound, 100, 1)
 	update_brightness()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/flashlight/attack__legacy__attackchain(mob/living/M as mob, mob/living/user as mob)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/traitordevices.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/traitordevices.dm
index b9b4787614a..6164c5ea57e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/traitordevices.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/traitordevices.dm
@@ -30,8 +30,7 @@
 		GLOB.active_jammers |= src
 	else
 		GLOB.active_jammers -= src
-	for(var/datum/action/item_action/toggle_radio_jammer/A in actions)
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/teleporter
 	name = "syndicate teleporter"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/voice_changer.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/voice_changer.dm
index 25f3d564475..e3b87ac62e2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/voice_changer.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/voice_changer.dm
@@ -29,9 +29,7 @@
 	icon_state = "voice_changer_[active ? "on" : "off"]"
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You toggle [src] [active ? "on" : "off"].</span>")
 
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/voice_changer/proc/set_voice(mob/user)
 	var/chosen_voice = tgui_input_text(user, "What voice would you like to mimic? Leave this empty to use the voice on your ID card.", "Set Voice Changer")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_upgrades.dm b/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_upgrades.dm
index 9d476d964ee..48b0e230118 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_upgrades.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/robot/robot_upgrades.dm
@@ -209,9 +209,7 @@
 /obj/item/borg/upgrade/selfrepair/update_icon_state()
 	if(cyborg)
 		icon_state = "selfrepair_[on ? "on" : "off"]"
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+		update_action_buttons()
 	else
 		icon_state = "cyborg_upgrade5"
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/defib.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/defib.dm
index 50424daac34..1ec98188b57 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/defib.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/defib.dm
@@ -157,9 +157,7 @@
 		remove_paddles(user)
 
 	update_icon(UPDATE_OVERLAYS)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/defibrillator/equipped(mob/user, slot)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
index 7808989a80e..e35157b3196 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tanks/jetpack.dm
@@ -79,9 +79,7 @@
 	else
 		turn_off(user)
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You turn the jetpack off.</span>")
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/tank/jetpack/proc/turn_on(mob/user)
 	if(SEND_SIGNAL(src, COMSIG_JETPACK_ACTIVATED, user) & JETPACK_ACTIVATION_FAILED)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
index 72a5e86ec3e..14aaea6ee98 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/twohanded.dm
@@ -471,9 +471,7 @@
 	if(src == user.get_active_hand()) //update inhands
 		user.update_inv_l_hand()
 		user.update_inv_r_hand()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/chainsaw/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index 1d35418c9ee..c57b2737824 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -62,9 +62,7 @@
 	if(iscarbon(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = user
 		C.head_update(src, forced = 1)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 	return TRUE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/proc/visor_toggling() //handles all the actual toggling of flags
@@ -609,9 +607,7 @@
 	H.wear_mask_update(src, toggle_off = up)
 	usr.update_inv_wear_mask()
 	usr.update_inv_head()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 //////////////////////////////
 // MARK: SHOES
@@ -835,9 +831,7 @@
 		if(adjust_flavour)
 			flavour = "[copytext(adjust_flavour, 3, length(adjust_flavour) + 1)] up" //Trims off the 'un' at the beginning of the word. unzip -> zip, unbutton->button.
 		to_chat(user, "You [flavour] \the [src].")
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+		update_action_buttons()
 	else
 		var/flavour = "open"
 		icon_state += "_open"
@@ -845,9 +839,7 @@
 		if(adjust_flavour)
 			flavour = "[adjust_flavour]"
 		to_chat(user, "You [flavour] \the [src].")
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+		update_action_buttons()
 
 	suit_adjusted = !suit_adjusted
 	update_icon(UPDATE_ICON_STATE)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/engine_goggles.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/engine_goggles.dm
index 5d5ac61035e..6270916c142 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/engine_goggles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/engine_goggles.dm
@@ -75,9 +75,7 @@
 			H.update_sight()
 
 	update_icon(UPDATE_ICON_STATE)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/meson/engine/attack_self__legacy__attackchain(mob/user)
 	toggle_mode(user, TRUE)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
index 59cb22ee071..8fdf0be5c34 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/hardhat.dm
@@ -34,9 +34,7 @@
 	if(ishuman(loc))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = loc
 		H.update_inv_head()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/proc/turn_on(mob/user)
 	set_light(brightness_on)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
index ad3c82793c2..c9b4e67ed17 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/soft_caps.dm
@@ -33,9 +33,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "You flip the hat back in normal position.")
 	user.update_inv_head()	//so our mob-overlays update
 
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/soft/red
 	name = "red cap"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
index 932787d7d94..76595128036 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/magboots.dm
@@ -53,9 +53,7 @@
 		to_chat(user, "You [magpulse ? "enable" : "disable"] the [magpulse_name].")
 	user.update_inv_shoes()	//so our mob-overlays update
 	user.update_gravity(user.mob_has_gravity())
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 	check_mag_pulse(user, removing = (user.get_item_by_slot(ITEM_SLOT_SHOES) != src))
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots/proc/check_mag_pulse(mob/user, removing = FALSE)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
index 1ca2bda770d..5bebc4545b8 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/hardsuit.dm
@@ -65,9 +65,7 @@
 		set_light(brightness_on)
 	else
 		set_light(0)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/extinguish_light(force = FALSE)
 	if(on)
@@ -310,9 +308,7 @@
 	if(iscarbon(user))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/C = user
 		C.head_update(src, forced = 1)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/hardsuit/syndi/proc/toggle_hardsuit_mode(mob/user) //Helmet Toggles Suit Mode
 	if(linkedsuit)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
index 903cefa868c..c917e38e961 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/plasmamen.dm
@@ -50,9 +50,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/plasmaman/update_icon(updates=ALL)
 	. = ..()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/plasmaman/update_icon_state()
 	if(!up)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
index 3ddf3ec98ae..e1e9efc6cac 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/armor_suits.dm
@@ -452,9 +452,7 @@
 		item_state = "reactiveoff"
 		add_fingerprint(user)
 	user.update_inv_wear_suit()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/reactive/emp_act(severity)
 	var/emp_power = 5 + (severity-1 ? 0 : 5)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/hood.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/hood.dm
index 50b18e8ecfa..df3ceb9cb93 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/hood.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/hood.dm
@@ -49,9 +49,7 @@
 		H.update_inv_wear_suit()
 	else
 		hood.forceMove(src)
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/hooded/dropped()
 	..()
@@ -71,9 +69,7 @@
 				suit_adjusted = 1
 				icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_hood"
 				H.update_inv_wear_suit()
-				for(var/X in actions)
-					var/datum/action/A = X
-					A.UpdateButtons()
+				update_action_buttons()
 	else
 		if((hood?.flags & NODROP) && respects_nodrop)
 			if(ishuman(loc))
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/misc_suits.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/misc_suits.dm
index 39649d2d164..75a9570a9ce 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/misc_suits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/misc_suits.dm
@@ -1207,9 +1207,7 @@
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
 		item_state = initial(item_state)
 	usr.update_inv_wear_suit()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/lordadmiral
 	name = "lord admiral's coat"
diff --git a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
index 880cd06c900..70af5f6053d 100644
--- a/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/customitems/item_defines.dm
@@ -1006,9 +1006,7 @@
 			item_state += "_on"
 			suit_adjusted = 1 //Lights On
 
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+		update_action_buttons()
 		to_chat(user, "You turn [src]'s lighting system [flavour].")
 		user.update_inv_wear_suit()
 
@@ -1332,9 +1330,7 @@
 	name = plushie_color
 	icon_state = plush_colors[plushie_color]
 
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/toy/plushie/fluff/fox/ui_action_click(mob/user)
 	change_color(user)
@@ -1406,9 +1402,7 @@
 		to_chat(usr, "You transform \the [src].")
 		adjusted = 1
 	usr.update_inv_head()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /// chronx100: Hughe O'Splash
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/chaplain_hoodie/fluff/chronx
diff --git a/code/modules/games/cards.dm b/code/modules/games/cards.dm
index 571ec9564d7..6b4e42830f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/games/cards.dm
+++ b/code/modules/games/cards.dm
@@ -1046,9 +1046,7 @@
 	if(!length(cards))
 		return
 	if(length(cards) <= 2)
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+		update_action_buttons()
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/cardhand/update_name()
diff --git a/code/modules/instruments/objs/items/headphones.dm b/code/modules/instruments/objs/items/headphones.dm
index fe0f4f54e9e..80b336e4942 100644
--- a/code/modules/instruments/objs/items/headphones.dm
+++ b/code/modules/instruments/objs/items/headphones.dm
@@ -26,9 +26,7 @@
 	else if(actiontype == /datum/action/item_action/toggle_music_notes)
 		toggle_visual_notes(user)
 
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/clothing/ears/headphones/proc/toggle_visual_notes(mob/user)
 	on = !on
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/kinetic_crusher.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/kinetic_crusher.dm
index f3f6a6a7424..e8a175ff62c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/kinetic_crusher.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/kinetic_crusher.dm
@@ -189,10 +189,7 @@
 		. += "[icon_state]_uncharged"
 	if(light_on)
 		. += "[icon_state]_lit"
-	spawn(1)
-		for(var/X in actions)
-			var/datum/action/A = X
-			A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 //destablizing force
 /obj/item/projectile/destabilizer
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/regenerative_core.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/regenerative_core.dm
index 24c6808384a..c8c778ce896 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/regenerative_core.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/regenerative_core.dm
@@ -130,9 +130,7 @@
 	. = ..()
 	if(!inert && !preserved)
 		. += "legion_soul_crackle"
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/organ/internal/regenerative_core/legion/go_inert()
 	..()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
index 7e5e86a7e4d..780e94bd70b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/gun.dm
@@ -428,9 +428,7 @@
 	else
 		set_light(0)
 
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/gun/proc/clear_bayonet()
 	if(!bayonet)
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
index 65ac020b713..3162f234d2e 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/automatic.dm
@@ -75,9 +75,7 @@
 
 	playsound(user, 'sound/weapons/gun_interactions/selector.ogg', 100, 1)
 	update_icon()
-	for(var/X in actions)
-		var/datum/action/A = X
-		A.UpdateButtons()
+	update_action_buttons()
 
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/can_shoot()
 	return get_ammo()