Requiring Department of Human Services file petition to terminate parental rights under certain circumstances

This bill requires West Virginia's Department of Human Services (DHS) to file court petitions seeking to end parental rights when a court has twice found a parent caused child abuse or neglect, leading to a child's removal from their care. It directly affects parents whose children have been removed twice due to court-determined abuse or neglect, overriding DHS's usual discretion in such cases. The key provision mandates DHS action after two separate judicial findings of abuse/neglect, rather than waiting for extended foster care periods. Exceptions exist if a child is placed with relatives or DHS documents compelling reasons (e.g., child's preference or safety concerns) not to file.