> Michigan's bill would charge internet service providers with detecting and blocking VPN use, as well as banning the sale of VPNs in the state. Associated fines would be up to $500,000.

Not excited about this trend. Especially using ISPs to do their enforcement. We already have banks enforcing and surveiling us at the government's behest. 

Scoresby

A proposed bill in Michigan has a broad reach that covers everything from adult AI content to manga and even depictions of transgender people. It includes a VPN ban to avoid workarounds.