The proposed bill establishes new regulations for nonresidential construction contractors, subcontractors, and labor brokers in Ohio, requiring the use of the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of their employees. It introduces definitions relevant to the construction industry, such as "alien," "employee," "labor broker," and "nonresidential construction project." Employers are mandated to verify the legal working status of each employee and maintain records of this verification. The bill also prohibits the continued employment of individuals after receiving a notice of final nonconfirmation from the E-Verify program. To enforce these regulations, the attorney general is empowered to investigate complaints and impose penalties for noncompliance, with fines ranging from $250 to $5,000.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the licensing and compliance of contractors and brokers concerning unauthorized aliens. If a contractor or broker lacks a license for the business location where unauthorized work occurred, the court must revoke all licenses held by that entity at their primary place of business. The bill stipulates that a court's determination of an employee's immigration status must rely solely on federal findings, creating a rebuttable presumption of lawful status. The attorney general is also tasked with conducting periodic reviews of state agencies to ensure compliance with construction contract regulations, imposing a fine of $5,000 for each instance of non-compliance in contract provisions.