diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
index 7f484491db..a5e876276c 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
@@ -1,17 +1,19 @@
 <!--
   Thank you for submitting a pull request!
-  Please note that this template is not optional.
-  Please fill out _ALL_ fields, or your pull request may be rejected.
-  Please do not delete this template. Please do remove this header to acknowledge this message.`
 
-  Please note that we are NOT accepting new FEATURE requests at this time.
+  Please note that this template is not optional and all _ALL_ fields must be filled out, or your pull request may be rejected.
+
+  Please do not delete this template.
+  Please do remove this header to acknowledge this message.
+
   Please place an x, no spaces, in all [ ] that apply
 -->
 
 - [ ] This is a **bugfix**
+- [ ] This is a **feature**
 - [ ] This is a **code refactor**
 - [ ] This is a **test update**
-- [ ] This is a **typo fix**
+- [ ] This is a **docs update**
 - [ ] This is a **metadata update**
 
 ### For Bugs and Features; did you add new tests?
@@ -21,8 +23,9 @@
 ### Motivation / Use-Case
 
 <!--
-  Please explain the motivation or use-case for making this change.
   What existing problem does the pull request solve?
+
+  Please explain the motivation or use-case for making this change.
   If this Pull Request addresses an issue, please link to the issue.
 -->
 
@@ -30,7 +33,7 @@
 
 <!--
   If this PR introduces a breaking change, please describe the impact and a
-  migration path for existing applications.
+  potential migration path for existing applications.
 -->
 
 ### Additional Info