diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md
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@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Thanks for taking the time to report your bug! Filling out this template can hel
 **To Reproduce**
 Please include sample code, and a sample image, which reproduces the bug.
 
+_Filing bugs without reproduction steps will be closed as invalid._
+
 **Expected behavior**
 A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen.