diff --git a/MessageBar.js b/MessageBar.js
index a39a7fb..d4e5c99 100644
--- a/MessageBar.js
+++ b/MessageBar.js
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ class MessageBar extends Component {
   }
 
   componentWillReceiveProps(nextProps) {
-    if (nextProps != null && Object.keys(nextProps).length > 0) {
+    if (nextProps && Object.keys(nextProps).length > 0) {
       this.setNewState(nextProps);
     }
   }