diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/release-checklist.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/release-checklist.md
index 1ffbe059..0399070c 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/release-checklist.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/release-checklist.md
@@ -83,9 +83,10 @@ As we resolve various outstanding known issues and implement new functionality w
 
 We should check and update if necessary:
 
-- [ ] The "Known Issues" section
-
-to ensure that any items that are resolved in the latest release are no longer listed in the README.
+- [ ] The "Known Issues" section to ensure that any items that are resolved in the latest release are no longer listed in the README.
+- [ ] The "Build and Run Instructions" section. Check if any new dependencies were introduced and
+      list them if needed; one possible approach is to check for changes in the `Dockerfile`
+      since the last tag: `git diff <previous-release-tag> docker/Dockerfile`.
 
 ## Change Log