There are new laws that parents in New York State should know about car seats for 2026 and beyond. The car seat battle with kids is one that is bittersweet. But it is the type of car seat that is under fire and in just over a year, things are about to change. New Car Seat Laws For 2026I have four kids under 9-years-old and we use car seats everyday. I have been a dad for a little over 9 years and we have gone through a variety of car seats.