diff --git a/apps/tickets/models/ticket/general.py b/apps/tickets/models/ticket/general.py
index f7c78a4a1..656a8322a 100644
--- a/apps/tickets/models/ticket/general.py
+++ b/apps/tickets/models/ticket/general.py
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ class TicketStep(JMSBaseModel):
             assignees.update(state=state)
         self.status = StepStatus.closed
         self.state = state
-        self.save(update_fields=['state', 'status'])
+        self.save(update_fields=['state', 'status', 'date_updated'])
 
     def set_active(self):
         self.status = StepStatus.active