diff --git a/qubes/ext/core_features.py b/qubes/ext/core_features.py
index fed747bb2..52dbbf7d6 100644
--- a/qubes/ext/core_features.py
+++ b/qubes/ext/core_features.py
@@ -237,8 +237,3 @@ def on_property_set(self, subject, event, name, newvalue, oldvalue=None):
     def on_property_reset(self, subject, event, name, oldvalue=None):
         # pylint: disable=unused-argument
         self.set_servicevm_feature(subject)
-
-    @qubes.ext.handler("domain-load")
-    def on_domain_load(self, subject, event):
-        # pylint: disable=unused-argument
-        self.set_servicevm_feature(subject)