diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
index 8b90c2877..ca4a20322 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
@@ -8,10 +8,10 @@ assignees: ''
 ---
 
 ## Expected behavior
-A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. -->
 
 ## Describe the bug
-A clear and concise description of what the bug is.
+<!-- A clear and concise description of what the bug is. -->
 
 ## To Reproduce
 Steps to reproduce the behavior:
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Steps to reproduce the behavior:
 4. 
 
 ## Supporting Informatioon
-If applicable, add program output with triple backticks, a gist of your output, or a screenshot to help explain your problem.
+<!-- If applicable, add program output with triple backticks, a gist of your output, or a screenshot to help explain your problem. -->
 
 ## System Specifications:
  <!-- At a minimum, include the SaltProc version and versions of software directly related to the bug-->
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
index 40ec999d2..f63c7e90b 100644
--- a/.github/pull_request_template.md
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -14,8 +14,10 @@
 - [ ] I have read the **CONTRIBUTING** document.
 - [ ] My code follows the code style of this project.
 - [ ] My change requires a change to the documentation.
-- [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
-- [ ] I have added tests to cover my changes.
+  - [ ] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
+- [ ] My change is a source code change
+  - [ ] I have added/modified tests to cover my changes
+  - [ ] I have explained why my change does not require new/modified tests 
 - [ ] All new and existing tests passed.
   - [ ] CI tests pass
   - [ ] Local tests pass (including Serpent2 integration tests)