diff --git a/modules/issue_tracker/jsx/IssueForm.js b/modules/issue_tracker/jsx/IssueForm.js
index 84f573f8ca1..446a444a51b 100644
--- a/modules/issue_tracker/jsx/IssueForm.js
+++ b/modules/issue_tracker/jsx/IssueForm.js
@@ -246,7 +246,7 @@ class IssueForm extends Component {
             onUserInput={this.setFormData}
             disabled={!hasEditPermission}
             value={this.state.formData.assignee}
-            required={true}
+            required={false}
           />
           <SelectElement
             name='centerID'