diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index e09b5636f..9e5521cf4 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ _Briefly describe what you are submitting._
 Checklist
 =========
 * [ ] Closes #xxx
+* [ ] I have tested my changes locally and validated that the functionality works as intended
 * [ ] I have discussed this with core contributors already
 * [ ] This pull request requires changes to the ROM set
   * [ ] I have opened a roms pull request - https://github.com/86Box/roms/pull/changeme/