diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index b08ffbe5f..7fbcb01d7 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -11,4 +11,3 @@ StackOverflow discussion that's relevant -->
 
 - [ ] New functionality includes tests
 - [ ] All tests pass
-- [ ] RELEASE\_NOTES.md has been updated if required (not required for bugfixes, required for API changes)
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