diff --git a/src/registrar/models/domain.py b/src/registrar/models/domain.py
index c4e61ba46..7fdc56971 100644
--- a/src/registrar/models/domain.py
+++ b/src/registrar/models/domain.py
@@ -969,7 +969,6 @@ class Domain(TimeStampedModel, DomainHelper):
         Is the domain live on the inter webs?
         could be replaced with request to see if ok status is set
         """
-        return True
         return self.state == self.State.READY
 
     def is_editable(self) -> bool: