S.B. No. 323 Summary

• Prohibits illegal aliens and unauthorized aliens from being classified as "employees" under Ohio's workers' compensation law, making them ineligible for workers' compensation benefits except medical treatment.

• Requires claimants to submit a signed attestation confirming their eligibility as employees; those who provide false attestations regarding immigration status face prosecution for falsification under Ohio law.

• Creates liability exceptions for employers who knowingly hired illegal or unauthorized aliens; such employers may be liable for damages to injured workers in civil court despite the workers' ineligibility for workers' compensation.

• Prohibits Ohio courts from hearing personal injury or occupational disease claims brought by illegal or unauthorized aliens against employers, except in cases of intentional tort or where the employer knew of the worker's unauthorized status at time of hire.

• Amends state and political subdivision tort liability laws to provide immunity from civil lawsuits brought by illegal or unauthorized aliens for work-related injuries and occupational diseases.