Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of trespass in a facility housing an animal and to restitution for property damage resulting from that trespass.

SB 2969 creates a new criminal offense for entering restricted areas in animal facilities like zoos without permission, directly affecting individuals who trespass in cages or enclosures. It defines "harass" as actions disregarding animal well-being or disrupting normal behavior (e.g., feeding or breeding), and makes unauthorized entry a misdemeanor-level crime (or a felony if the animal is injured or dies). The bill requires convicted individuals to pay restitution to the facility for property damage or animal injury. This law applies to facilities open for public visitation, conservation, education, or science, with no defense for inadequate facility security or self-defense claims.