diff --git a/mycroft/client/speech/mic.py b/mycroft/client/speech/mic.py
index 52f674b1c9..e90dc680a2 100644
--- a/mycroft/client/speech/mic.py
+++ b/mycroft/client/speech/mic.py
@@ -494,8 +494,7 @@ class ResponsiveRecognizer(speech_recognition.Recognizer):
 
         For example when we are in a dialog with the user.
         """
-        # TODO: remove startListening signal check in 20.02
-        if check_for_signal('startListening') or self._listen_triggered:
+        if self._listen_triggered:
             return True
 
         # Pressing the Mark 1 button can start recording (unless