MacBook does not automatically connect to iPhone hotspot

M1 MacBook Pro

iPad Pro 2nd gen

Iphone 11

When I close my laptop, it disconnects from the hotspot and I need to go through the Wifi section to reconnect. My iPad has the Smart Cover and auto-sleeps when I close it. The iPad, however, does not need me to reconnect it, it just works.

I checked laptop settings, the "automatically connect to this network" is checked, same for iPad. I do schoolwork in the downtime at work and frequently close my laptop to help customers. Am I missing something so I don't have to reload sites (I often forget I have to reconnect and get a 'no internet' page) or manually do this every time? I tried waiting a minute or so with it open to see if it was a delay, but it will not connect automatically.

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!