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@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ that reviewers can understand your intent. Keeping the description updated is
 especially important if they didn't participate in the discussion.
 -->
 
+## Checklist
+
+* [ ] (If applicable) Add patches if required for upgrading Ruby version in https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-build-images/-/tree/master/patches/ruby.
+
 /label ~"type::maintenance" ~"maintenance::pipelines"
 
 <!-- template sourced from https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-build-images/-/blob/master/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Default.md -->