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+<!--
+Merging into stable branches in canonical projects is reserved for
+GitLab patch releases https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/policy/maintenance.html#patch-releases
+
+If you're backporting a security fix, please refer to the security merge request
+template https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/omnibus-gitlab/-/blob/master/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/Security%20Release.md
+Security backport merge requests should not be opened on the Omnibus GitLab canonical project.
+-->
+
+## What does this MR do and why?
+
+_Describe in detail what merge request is being backported and why_
+
+## MR acceptance checklist
+
+This checklist encourages us to confirm any changes have been analyzed to reduce risks in quality, performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
+
+* [ ] This MR is backporting a bug fix, documentation update, or spec fix, previously merged in the default branch.
+* [ ] The original MR has been deployed to GitLab.com (not applicable for documentation or spec changes).
+* [ ] This MR has a [severity label] assigned (if applicable).
+
+#### Note to the merge request author and maintainer
+
+The process of backporting bug fixes into stable branches is tracked as part of an
+[internal pilot]. If you have questions about this process, please:
+
+* Refer to the [internal pilot] issue for feedback or questions.
+* Refer to the [patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers] for guidance.
+
+[severity label]: https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/quality/issue-triage/#severity
+[internal pilot]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/gl-infra/delivery/-/issues/2886
+[patch release runbook for engineers and maintainers]: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/release/docs/-/blob/master/general/patch/process_new.md
+
+/assign me