diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index e29d481b41..cc78635071 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -19,3 +19,4 @@
 - [ ] _The PR has a short but descriptive title, suitable for a changelog_
 - [ ] _Tests added / updated (if applicable)_
 - [ ] _Documentation added / updated (if applicable)_
+- [ ] _Updated `What's New` copy (if doing a release after this PR)_