diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
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@@ -2,3 +2,6 @@ Fixes #
 
 To test:
 
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+- [ ] I have considered if this change warrants release notes and have added them to the appropriate section in the `CHANGELOG.md` if necessary.