diff --git a/src/chatbot_utils.py b/src/chatbot_utils.py
index 67919e5..490cc7a 100644
--- a/src/chatbot_utils.py
+++ b/src/chatbot_utils.py
@@ -302,6 +302,8 @@ def _get_rid_of_submit_text():
     def _close_sidepanel_callback():
         if session_state['activate_camera']:
             session_state['sidebar_state'] = "collapsed"
+        else:
+            session_state['sidebar_state'] = "expanded"
 
     def _show_images_controls(self):
         """