OH SB238

Prohibits illegal aliens and unauthorized aliens from receiving workers' compensation benefits unless their employer knew they were unauthorized to work under federal immigration law.

Requires claimants to submit documentation within 28 days of notification proving authorization to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act, with failure to submit resulting in claim denial.

Bars state and political subdivisions from liability in civil actions brought by illegal or unauthorized aliens for employment injuries unless the employer knowingly hired them without work authorization.

Establishes status verification procedures using federal verification systems (E-Verify or equivalent) to confirm work authorization before awarding compensation or benefits.

Provides premium reductions or assessment credits to employers using status verification systems when claims by unauthorized workers are denied, and allows recovery of any compensation already paid to ineligible claimants.