diff --git a/tests/test_issue856_pinned_indicator_layout.py b/tests/test_issue856_pinned_indicator_layout.py
index 93b2d644..09785d40 100644
--- a/tests/test_issue856_pinned_indicator_layout.py
+++ b/tests/test_issue856_pinned_indicator_layout.py
@@ -118,10 +118,10 @@ def test_timestamp_hidden_when_attention_state_is_present():
 
 def test_plain_mouse_hover_does_not_mark_session_row_dragging():
     """Pointermove fires during ordinary hover; drag styling must require an active press."""
-    assert "let _pointerActive=false;" in SESSIONS_JS
-    assert "_pointerActive=true;" in SESSIONS_JS
-    assert "if(!_pointerActive) return;" in SESSIONS_JS
-    assert "_pointerActive=false;" in SESSIONS_JS
+    assert "let _gestureState='idle';" in SESSIONS_JS
+    assert "_gestureState='pressing';" in SESSIONS_JS
+    assert "if(_gestureState==='idle') return;" in SESSIONS_JS
+    assert "_gestureState='idle';" in SESSIONS_JS
     assert ".session-item.dragging:hover" in STYLE_CSS