diff --git a/recce/core.py b/recce/core.py
index 9122c132..d6b5204f 100644
--- a/recce/core.py
+++ b/recce/core.py
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ def load(cls, **kwargs):
             context.adapter = DbtAdapter.load(**kwargs)
 
         # Import state
-        if state_loader:
+        if state_loader is not None:
             state = state_loader.load()
             if state:
                 context.import_state(state)