diff --git a/code/datums/action.dm b/code/datums/action.dm
index f1df2a80d8..144f5f7946 100644
--- a/code/datums/action.dm
+++ b/code/datums/action.dm
@@ -426,6 +426,7 @@
 
 /datum/action/item_action/hands_free
 	check_flags = AB_CHECK_CONSCIOUS
+	required_mobility_flags = NONE
 
 /datum/action/item_action/hands_free/activate
 	name = "Activate"