House Bill 1668 introduces a new offense under Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 1, targeting individuals who knowingly travel with the intent to commit theft from a commercial business or financial institution. The bill specifies that this offense occurs when a person travels on the same path as another individual without substantial deviation while in possession of two or more criminal instruments. The definition of "criminal instrument" is provided, indicating that it refers to items that are not illegal to possess on their own but are intended for use in committing a crime.

The bill establishes a tiered penalty system for violations of this new section. Generally, a violation is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, but it escalates to a Class D felony if the offense coincides with certain violations under Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 10, or a Class B felony for violations under Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 4. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the need for public welfare in its implementation.